Equivalent Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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7 to 5

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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Which of the following ratios is NOT equivalent to 5:6? 10:12, 15:18, 16:20, 20:24

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16:20

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What is the equivalent ratio of 12:20?

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3:5

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How do you simplify the ratio of 20 to 25?

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4 to 5

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If it rained for 3 days and did not rain for 4 days, what is the ratio of days it rained to days it did NOT rain?

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3:4

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What is the first step to determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply the two ratios and compare the products.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of sugar to flour?

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3 to 2

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How can you express the ratio 8:12 in simplest form?

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2:3