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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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, how much flour is needed for 9 cups of sugar?

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6 cups of flour.

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What is the ratio of 8 to 12 in simplest form?

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2:3.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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

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What is the base ratio in the ratio 4:20?

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1:5.

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If 3 apples cost $6, how much do 9 apples cost?

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$18.

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Which of the following ratios is equivalent to 5:15?

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1:3.

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What is the missing value in the ratio table if the ratio is 2:8?

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4.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?

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180 miles.

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What is the relationship between the ratios 10:15 and 2:3?

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They are equivalent ratios.