Class 7 Maths- Equivalent Ratios

Equivalent Ratios

Equivalent ratios are just like equivalent fractions. If two ratios have the same value, then they are equivalent.

Example: Find two equivalent ratios of 6:15.

Solution: We have,

             =   = 

 \ 2: 5 is an equivalent ratio of 6:15

Also,   =   = 

So, 12: 30 is an equivalent ratio of 6:15.

Hence, 2 : 5 and 12 : 30 are equivalent ratios of 6:15.