Rates and Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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7 to 5

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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If an 8 pack of juice boxes costs $4.79, what is the cost per juice box?

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$0.60 per juice box.

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If a 12 pack of juice boxes costs $6.59, what is the cost per juice box?

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$0.55 per juice box.

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How do you determine which pack of juice boxes is a better buy?

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Compare the cost per juice box for each pack; the one with the lower cost per box is the better buy.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.

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If Mrs. Shelly paid $3 for 6 muffins and Mrs. Kloske paid $9 for 18 muffins, are the ratios equivalent?

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Yes, both ratios simplify to 1/2 muffin per dollar.

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What is a double number line?

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A double number line is a visual representation that shows two related sets of numbers, helping to illustrate ratios and relationships.

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If 18 people can go down a slide in 3 minutes, how long would it take for 12 people?

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2 minutes.

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