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Write three equivalent ratios to compare each of the following 5 girls to 6 boys

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If there are 5 girls and 6 boys, to find an equivalent ratio you could multiply both sides by, let's say, 2.

5x2:6x2 = 10:12

then you could do 3;

5x3:6x3 = 15:18

and finally 4.

5x4:6x4 = 20:24

you can multiply them by any number really, as long as you multiply them both by the same number.

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