Ratio/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 in simplest form?

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To write a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common factor.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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

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If the ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3, what is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio could be 8:6, as both ratios simplify to the same relationship.

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What is the ratio of Fish to Crabs if there are 3 Fish for every 4 Crabs?

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The ratio of Fish to Crabs is 3:4.

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How can you simplify the ratio 12:16?

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You can simplify 12:16 by dividing both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 4, resulting in 3:4.

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What is the ratio of blue dots to red dots if there are 6 blue dots and 5 red dots?

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The ratio of blue dots to red dots is 6:5.

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What does it mean if two ratios are proportional?

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Two ratios are proportional if they can be expressed as equivalent fractions.

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If the ratio of red circles to blue stars is 7:4, how many blue stars are there if there are 21 red circles?

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If there are 21 red circles, there are 12 blue stars, maintaining the ratio of 7:4.

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What is the common factor used to simplify the ratio 18:24?

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The common factor is 6, simplifying the ratio to 3:4.