Ratios and Rates Unit Review

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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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How do you convert inches to feet?

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To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12, since there are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different units, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you find the total number of shapes in a ratio?

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To find the total number of shapes in a ratio, add the parts of the ratio together.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its smallest form by dividing both parts by their greatest common factor.

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If a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours, how do you find the customers per hour?

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Divide the total number of customers (120) by the total hours (8) to find the average customers per hour.

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What is the ratio of blue triangles to red squares if there are 4 blue triangles and 3 red squares?

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The ratio is 4:3.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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A proportion states that two ratios are equal, often written as a:b = c:d.

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How can you use a graph to find information?

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You can use a graph to visually interpret data, such as finding values at specific points, like money earned over time.