Ratios, Rates & Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is equal to one.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity, ensuring the second quantity equals one.

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What is the difference between a ratio and a rate?

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A ratio compares two quantities, while a rate compares two quantities with different units.

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What is an example of a ratio?

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An example of a ratio is 3:4, which can represent 3 apples to 4 oranges.

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What is an example of a unit rate?

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An example of a unit rate is 60 miles per hour, which indicates the distance traveled in one hour.

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How do you convert a rate to a unit rate?

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To convert a rate to a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the value per one unit.

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What is the formula for calculating a ratio?

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The formula for calculating a ratio is: Ratio = Quantity A : Quantity B.

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What does it mean for two rates to be equivalent?

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Two rates are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers differ.