Finding Equivalent Ratios Made Easy

In this video, Mr. J explains equivalent ratios, similar to equivalent fractions, using multiplication and division. He provides four examples: finding equivalent ratios for given numbers and identifying them from multiple choices. The video emphasizes the importance of maintaining the same operation on both numbers in a ratio and highlights the role of order in determining equivalency.

What is the main topic covered in this video?

• Equivalent ratios

• Subtraction of fractions

• Addition of fractions

• Multiplication of fractions

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If you multiply both numbers in the ratio 8 to 12 by 3, what is the resulting equivalent ratio?

• 40 to 60

• 16 to 24

• 24 to 36

• 32 to 48

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

• 4 to 6

• 2 to 3

• 1 to 2

• 3 to 4

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Which common factor can be used to divide both 27 and 18?

• 5

• 3

• 7

• 2

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What is the equivalent ratio of 27 to 18 when both numbers are divided by 9?

• 6 to 4

• 5 to 3

• 3 to 2

• 9 to 6

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Which of the following is an equivalent ratio to 20 to 15?

• 40 to 30

• 3 to 4

• 4 to 3

• 10 to 5

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Why is the ratio 3 to 4 not equivalent to 20 to 15?

• All of the above

• Because the order of numbers matters

• Because 20 divided by 5 is not 3

• Because 15 divided by 5 is not 4

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How do you get the equivalent ratio of 40 to 100 from 4 to 10?

• Multiply both numbers by 5

• Multiply both numbers by 10

• Divide both numbers by 2

• Divide both numbers by 5

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Which of the following is NOT an equivalent ratio to 4 to 10?

• 5 to 2

• 2 to 5

• 12 to 30

• 40 to 100

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What is the equivalent ratio of 4 to 10 when both numbers are multiplied by 3?

• 10 to 25

• 6 to 15

• 8 to 20

• 12 to 30

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