Ratio Language/Equivalent Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two quantities, indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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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 an equivalent ratio?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between numbers, even if the numbers themselves are different.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar to 3 cups of flour, what is the ratio of sugar to flour?

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The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:3.

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How do you find a missing value in a ratio?

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To find a missing value in a ratio, set up a proportion and solve for the unknown value.

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What is the ratio of chocolate chips to flour if a recipe uses 2 cups of chocolate chips and 3 cups of flour?

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The ratio of chocolate chips to flour is 2:3.

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If 2 bags of chips cost $3, how much do 10 bags cost?

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10 bags of chips cost $15.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions state that two ratios are equal.

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If a recipe is doubled, how do the ratios of ingredients change?

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The ratios of ingredients remain the same, but the quantities of each ingredient are doubled.