Equivalent Ratios

Equivalent Ratios

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find an equivalent ratio using multiplication?

Back

To find an equivalent ratio using multiplication, multiply both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number. For example, for the ratio 3:4, multiplying both terms by 2 gives 6:8.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find an equivalent ratio using division?

Back

To find an equivalent ratio using division, divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number. For example, for the ratio 10:20, dividing both terms by 10 gives 1:2.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the simplest form of a ratio?

Back

The simplest form of a ratio is when the two numbers have no common factors other than 1. For example, the simplest form of 8:12 is 2:3.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common factor?

Back

A common factor is a number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. For example, the common factors of 8 and 12 are 1, 2, and 4.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4, how many boys are there if there are 28 girls?

Back

To find the number of boys, set up the ratio: 3/4 = boys/28. Cross-multiply to find boys = (3 * 28) / 4 = 21 boys.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between equivalent ratios?

Back

Equivalent ratios represent the same proportion or relationship between two quantities, meaning they can be used interchangeably in calculations.

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