Ratios & Equivalent Ratio Review

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you write a ratio using a colon?

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You write a ratio using a colon by placing the two quantities separated by a colon, for example, 2:5.

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What does 'part to part' ratio mean?

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A 'part to part' ratio compares two parts of a whole, such as the number of boys to girls.

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What does 'part to whole' ratio mean?

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A 'part to whole' ratio compares a part of the group to the entire group, such as the number of boys to the total number of students.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5:7.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7:5.

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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, such as 2:4 and 1:2.

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Are the ratios 3:6 and 1:2 equivalent?

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Yes, the ratios 3:6 and 1:2 are equivalent because they represent the same relationship.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can determine if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying and checking if the products are equal.

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What word is commonly used when writing a ratio?

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The word 'to' is commonly used when writing a ratio.

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