Ratios & Equivalent Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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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 the ratio of 15 to 5?

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The ratio of 15 to 5 is 3:1.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 12:20?

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The equivalent ratio of 12:20 is 6:10.

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If the ratio is 1:3, what is the missing number in 6:_?

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The missing number is 18.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of gold coins to total coins if there are 12 gold coins and 4 silver coins?

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The ratio of gold coins to total coins is 12:16.

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If you have a ratio of 2:1, what is the missing number in 8:_?

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The missing number is 4.

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What is the first step in comparing two ratios?

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The first step is to simplify both ratios to their lowest terms.