Ratios, Unit rates, percents

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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:b'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find a unit rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 60 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 3 hours = 20 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 2:3 and there are 10 cats, how many dogs are there?

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15 dogs.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different. For example, 1:2 and 2:4 are equivalent ratios.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) × 100 = 25%.

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What is 50% of 200?

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100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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If 12 is 30% of what number, what is that number?

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40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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). For example, the ratio 8:12 can be simplified to 2:3.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2