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Detailed explanation-1: -A conversion ratio (or unit factor) is a ratio equal to one. This ratio carries the names of the units to be used in the conversion. It can be used for conversions within the English and Metric Systems, as well as for conversions between the systems. The conversion ratio is based upon the concept of equivalent values.

Detailed explanation-2: -A conversion factor is a ratio (or fraction) which represents the relationship between two different units. A conversion factor is ALWAYS equal to 1.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you can scale one ratio to the other by multiplying or dividing every part of the ratio by the same number, then the two ratios are equivalent.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are equivalent ratios? When the comparison of two different ratios is same, the such ratios are called equivalent ratios. For example, 1:2 and 3:6 are equivalent.

Detailed explanation-5: -To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both quantities by the same number. It is the same process as finding equivalent fractions.