Unit Rates And Proportional Relationships Practice

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What is a unit rate?

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

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How do you find a unit rate from a ratio?

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To find a unit rate from a ratio, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to determine how much of the first quantity corresponds to one unit of the second quantity.

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If a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo lasts 16 weeks, how long would an 18-ounce bottle last?

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24 Weeks

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the two ratios and set the products equal to each other, then solve for the unknown variable.

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What does it mean if a relationship is linear?

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A linear relationship means that there is a constant rate of change between two variables, which can be represented by a straight line on a graph.

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If the cost of printing a logo is $5 per jersey, how would you represent this situation graphically?

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The graph would show a straight line starting at the origin, with a slope representing the cost per jersey.

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How do you determine the number of teachers if there are 336 students for every 12 teachers?

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If Shawnee School has 336 students for every 12 teachers, how many teachers are there for 1,176 students?

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42 Teachers