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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, ensuring the second quantity is 1.

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What is the formula for finding the average number of items per group?

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The formula is: Average = Total number of items / Number of groups.

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How do you determine which deal is better when comparing prices?

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Calculate the unit price for each option and compare them; the lower unit price represents the better deal.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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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 both quantities by the same number to simplify the ratio to one unit.

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What is the significance of finding the cost per item?

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Finding the cost per item helps in comparing prices and determining the best value for money.

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How can you compare two different rates?

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Convert both rates to the same unit (e.g., per minute or per second) before comparing them.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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How do you find the total cost when given a unit price?

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Multiply the unit price by the total number of items to find the total cost.