Ratios, Rates, and Percents Review

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you convert miles per hour to miles per minute?

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To convert miles per hour to miles per minute, divide the number of miles by 60.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Jeff hikes 1.5 miles every 30 minutes, how far does he hike in 1 hour?

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He hikes 3 miles in 1 hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different units, such as miles per hour or price per item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the formula for finding a percentage?

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The formula for finding a percentage is (Part/Whole) x 100.

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What does 'part' refer to in a percent problem?

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In a percent problem, 'part' refers to the portion of the whole that you are interested in.

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What does 'whole' refer to in a percent problem?

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In a percent problem, 'whole' refers to the total amount or the entire quantity.

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How do you set up a proportion to find the number of left-handed students if there are 24 right-handed students and the ratio is 8 to 1?

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You can set up the proportion as 8 right / 1 left = 24 right / x left.

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What is the relationship between 'of' and 'is' in percent problems?

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In percent problems, 'of' refers to the whole and 'is' refers to the part.

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How many milliliters are in a liter?

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There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1