Ratios and Equivalent Ratios

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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'.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (a:b), as a fraction (a/b), or in words (a to b).

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What does equivalent ratios mean?

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Equivalent ratios are two or more ratios that express the same relationship between quantities.

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If the ratio of red apples to green apples is 4 to 3, how many red apples are there if there are 12 green apples?

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There are 16 red apples.

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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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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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What is an example of a real-life ratio?

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4 meatballs : 1 cup of sauce.

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If you have 15 socks for $15, what is the cost per pair?

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The cost per pair is $1.

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What is the ratio of 28 to 70 in simplest form?

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The simplest form is 2 to 5.

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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 to 3.