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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Are the ratios 3:4 and 6:12 equivalent?

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No, 3:4 and 6:12 are not equivalent ratios.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 5:1?

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10:2 is equivalent to 5:1.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 5 to 4?

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25 to 20 is equivalent to 5 to 4.

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What is the ratio of coaches to players if there are 10 players and 3 coaches?

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The ratio of coaches to players is 3:10.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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

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What is the ratio of 8 to 4 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 8 to 4 is 2:1.

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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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What is the relationship between the ratios 4:6 and 2:3?

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The ratios 4:6 and 2:3 are equivalent because both can be simplified to the same ratio.

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If you have a ratio of 12:16, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12:16 is 3:4.