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 find an equivalent ratio using multiplication?

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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 by 2 gives 6:8.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 3:4?

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6:8

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What is the ratio of baskets made to total baskets if Michael made 12 out of 18 free throws?

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2:3

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If 36 to 21 = _____ to 7, what is the missing number?

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12

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What is the ratio of boys to total students if there are 8 boys and 14 girls in a class?

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8:22

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Find one equivalent ratio for 5:8 using multiplication.

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15:24

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12:16?

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3:4

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is an equivalent ratio if you double the ingredients?

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4 cups of flour to 6 cups of sugar.

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How can you express the ratio 10:15 in simplest form?

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2:3