Equivalent Ratios

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What is an equivalent ratio?

Back

An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 2:3 and there are 6 cats, how many dogs are there?

Back

9 dogs (because 2/3 = 6/x, x = 9).

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What does it mean when two ratios are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same proportion or relationship between quantities.

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Express the ratio 12:16 in simplest form.

Back

3:4.

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Which of the following ratios is equivalent to 8:12? 4:6, 2:3, 1:1, 16:24

Back

All except 1:1 are equivalent.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

Back

Multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 30:45?

Back

2:3.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:7 and there are 35 boys, how many girls are there?

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49 girls (because 5/7 = 35/x, x = 49).

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Which ratio is NOT equivalent to 15:25? 3:5, 6:10, 12:20, 10:15

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10:15.

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What is the ratio of 24 to 36 in simplest form?

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2:3.