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 simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If there are 8 boys and 14 girls in a class, what is the ratio of boys to total students?

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8:22

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What is the simplified ratio of 4 hot dogs to 8 cheeseburgers?

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1:2

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Which of the following ratios are equivalent to 5:6? 10:12, 15:18, 16:20, 20:24. Identify the non-equivalent ratio.

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16:20 is NOT equivalent to 5:6.

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No, they are not equivalent.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of GIRLS to BOYS?

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7 to 5

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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2:1

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How can you express the ratio of 15 to 25 in simplest form?

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The simplest form is 3:5.