Lesson 05: Defining Equivalent Ratios | Unit 2: Introducing Ratios

Open Ended

Explain why the ratios $$4:5$$ and $$8:10$$ are equivalent ratios.

Draw

Draw a diagram that shows why the ratios $$4:5$$ and $$8:10$$ are equivalent ratios.

Open Ended

Explain why the ratios $$18:3$$ and $$6:1$$ are equivalent ratios.

Draw

Draw a diagram that shows why the ratios 18:3 and 6:1 are equivalent ratios.

Open Ended

Explain why the ratios 2:7 and 10,000:35,000 are equivalent ratios.

Draw

Draw a diagram that shows why the ratios $$2:7$$ and $$10,\!000:35,\!000$$ are equivalent ratios.

Open Ended

Explain why $$6:4$$ and $$18:8$$ are not equivalent ratios.

Multiple Choice

Are the ratios $$3:6$$ and $$6:3$$ equivalent? Why or why not?

• Yes, they are equivalent because they simplify to the same value.
• Both ratios represent the same proportion of 1:2.
• The ratios are equivalent as they can be multiplied by the same number.
• No, the ratios 3:6 and 6:3 are not equivalent.

Multiple Choice

What are the fractions for points A and B on the number line?

• 0.25, 0.5
• A: 0.5, B: 0.75
• 0.6, 0.8
• 0.1, 0.9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a ratio equivalent to 3:11?

• 3:10
• 6:20
• 9:33
• 6:22