Ratios
A comparison between two numbers is called a _____
ratio
2/3 and 4/6
Yes, 2 x 6 = 12, 3 x 4 = 12
6:8
Are 1/6 and 2/7 equivalent?
Not, 1 x 7 = 7 and 2 x 6 = 12
2 to 10
simplified: 1 to 5
Are 6/8 and 9/12 equivalent?
Yes, 6 x 12 = 72, and 9 x 8 = 72
Sally may uses 2 cups of sugar per 3 cups of cherries to make 1 pie. How many cups of sugar does she need to make 7 pies?
Are 5/10 and 4/8 equivalent?
Yes, 5 x 8 = 40, 10 x 4 = 40
Sally may uses 2 cups of sugar and 3 cups of cherries to make 1 pie. If she uses 12 cups of cherries, how many pies did she make?
12/20 and 3/10
Not, 12 x 10 = 120, 20 x 3 = 60