Equivalent Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers 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 does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 3 red cars and 7 other cars?

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The ratio is 3:10.

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How can you express the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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The ratio can be expressed as 13:10.

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What is the first step in finding the ratio of two quantities?

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Identify the two quantities you want to compare.

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

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you write a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be written in fraction form by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.

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What is the ratio of STARS to SQUARES if there are 3 STARS and 4 SQUARES?

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The ratio is 3 to 4.

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If you have the ratios 2:3 and 8:12, are they equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent because both simplify to 2:3.