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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different. For example, 1:2 and 2:4 are equivalent ratios.

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross products are equal. For example, for ratios a:b and c:d, they are equivalent if a*d = b*c.

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What is the ratio of 6 to 9 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 6:9 is 2:3.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the equivalent ratio for 4 cups of flour?

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The equivalent ratio for 4 cups of flour would be 6 cups of sugar, making it 4:6.

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What is the relationship between the ratios 10:15 and 2:3?

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The ratios 10:15 and 2:3 are equivalent because both simplify to the same ratio.

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If 5 apples cost $10, how much would 15 apples cost?

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15 apples would cost $30, as the ratio of cost to apples is equivalent.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 8:12?

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The ratio 2:3 is equivalent to 8:12.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 20:24?

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The simplest form of the ratio 20:24 is 5:6.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?

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The car will travel 180 miles in 3 hours, maintaining the equivalent ratio of distance to time.

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What is the ratio of 12:20 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12:20 is 3:5.