Equivalent Ratios and Their Applications

The video tutorial explains how to compare ratios by building ratio tables. It uses examples from two stores, Bert's and Gloria's, to demonstrate creating equivalent ratios. By multiplying the original ratios, equivalent ratios are generated, allowing for comparison. The tutorial identifies common numbers in the tables to determine which store has a greater ratio of books to games. Bert's store has a higher ratio, as it has more books compared to games than Gloria's store. The key takeaway is to create tables with equivalent fractions and find common numbers for comparison.

What is the first step in solving ratio problems according to the video?

• Finding the greatest common divisor

• Building ratio tables

• Using a calculator

• Guessing the answer

In Bert's store, what is the original ratio of books to games?

• 8 books to 4 games

• 4 books to 8 games

• 4 books to 6 games

• 6 books to 4 games

How do you create equivalent ratios for Bert's store?

• Add the same number to both parts of the ratio

• Subtract the same number from both parts of the ratio

• Multiply both parts of the ratio by the same number

• Divide both parts of the ratio by the same number

What is the equivalent ratio for Bert's store when multiplying by 3?

• 12 books to 18 games

• 20 books to 30 games

• 16 books to 24 games

• 8 books to 12 games

What is the equivalent ratio for Bert's store when multiplying by 5?

• 20 books to 30 games

• 25 books to 40 games

• 15 books to 24 games

• 10 books to 16 games

What is the equivalent ratio for Bert's store when multiplying by 4?

• 8 books to 12 games

• 20 books to 30 games

• 16 books to 24 games

• 12 books to 18 games

What is the equivalent ratio for Bert's store when multiplying by 2?

• 8 books to 12 games

• 16 books to 24 games

• 12 books to 18 games

• 20 books to 30 games

What is Gloria's original ratio of books to games?

• 4 books to 6 games

• 6 books to 4 games

• 8 books to 5 games

• 5 books to 8 games

How do you create equivalent ratios for Gloria's store?

• Add the same number to both parts of the ratio

• Multiply both parts of the ratio by the same number

• Divide both parts of the ratio by the same number

• Subtract the same number from both parts of the ratio

What is the equivalent ratio for Gloria's store when multiplying by 4?

• 15 books to 24 games

• 20 books to 32 games

• 25 books to 40 games

• 10 books to 16 games