Understanding Equivalent Ratios

What is an equivalent ratio to 2:3?

• 4:5

• 4:6

• 3:5

• 1:2

If the ratio of cats to dogs is 4:5, what is the equivalent ratio if there are 8 cats?

• 10:8

• 4:5

• 8:12

• 8:10

Which of the following pairs are equivalent ratios: 1:2 and 3:6, or 2:3 and 4:5?

• 1:2 and 3:6

• 3:4 and 5:6

• 1:3 and 2:4

• 2:3 and 6:9

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

• 2:1

• 2:3

• 1:2

• 3:2

How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

• Divide both ratios by their smallest term.

• Add the numerators and denominators separately.

• Cross-multiply and compare the products.

• Check if the ratios have the same denominator.