Equivalent Ratios

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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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To determine if two ratios are equivalent, you can cross-multiply the terms. If the products are equal, the ratios are equivalent.

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

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

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Which of the following ratios is equivalent to 3:4? 6:8, 4:3, 12:14, 20:15

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6:8 is equivalent to 3:4.

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

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The equivalent ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the relationship between equivalent ratios and fractions?

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Equivalent ratios can be expressed as fractions that represent the same value. For example, the ratio 1:2 is equivalent to the fraction 1/2.

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If 15 apples cost $5, how much do 30 apples cost?

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30 apples cost $10, which maintains the equivalent ratio of cost to quantity.

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What is the ratio of 5 to 4 expressed as a fraction?

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The ratio of 5 to 4 can be expressed as the fraction 5/4.

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Are the ratios 10:12 and 5:6 equivalent?

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Yes, the ratios 10:12 and 5:6 are equivalent.

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If 15 for 5 pairs of socks and 25 for 10 pairs of socks, are these ratios equivalent?

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No, the ratios are not equivalent.