Rates & Ratios Vocab

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What does EQUIVALENT mean in terms of rates and ratios?

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Equivalent refers to two ratios or rates that express the same relationship between quantities.

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Define UNIT PRICE.

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Unit price is the cost per one unit of an item, representing a unit rate with money as one of the quantities.

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What does EQUAL mean in mathematical terms?

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Equal means that two values have the same amount, value, or measure.

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What is a RATE in the context of ratios?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different kinds of quantities, often expressed per unit.

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Provide an example of EQUIVALENT ratios.

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For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent ratios.

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How do you calculate UNIT PRICE?

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To calculate unit price, divide the total cost of the item by the number of units.

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What is the relationship between EQUAL and EQUIVALENT?

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Both terms indicate a form of sameness; 'equal' refers to exact values, while 'equivalent' refers to ratios or expressions that represent the same relationship.

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Give an example of a RATE in real life.

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An example of a rate is 60 miles per hour, which compares distance to time.

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What is the importance of understanding UNIT PRICE when shopping?

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Understanding unit price helps consumers compare the cost-effectiveness of different products.

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How can you determine if two ratios are EQUIVALENT?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross-products are equal.