Equivalent Ratios
An equivalent ratio for 2:3
4:6 or any multiple, e.g., 6:9, 8:12, etc.
What is the ratio of 6 blue marbles to 9 red marbles?
6:9
Simplify the ratio 10:5.
2:1
Find the equivalent ratio of 5:8 by multiplying both terms by 3.
15:24
In a class, there are 12 boys and 16 girls. What is the ratio of boys to girls?
12:16
Write the ratio 18:24 in simplest form.
3:4
Fill in the missing number in this equivalent ratio: 7:4 = __:12
21
A bakery sells 15 chocolate cakes and 10 vanilla cakes. What is the ratio of vanilla cakes to total cakes?
10:25
A class has 28 boys and 42 girls. Express the ratio of boys to girls in simplest form.
2:3
If the ratio of apples to oranges is 9:12, state two equivalent ratios.
Answer: 3:4 and 18:24 or any correct equivalent ratios
A farmer has 24 cows, 36 goats, and 12 sheep. What is the ratio of cows to goats to sheep?
24:36:12
A basketball team won 16 games and lost 12 games. Write the ratio of wins to total games in simplest form.
4:7