Rates and ratios review

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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To express a ratio as a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the numbers are reduced to their smallest whole number values.

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Express the ratio 18 ounces to 3 cups as a fraction in simplest form.

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6 to 1.

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What is the ratio of blue marbles to red marbles if there are 3 blue and 7 red?

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3 : 7.

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How do you find the price per item?

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To find the price per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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If my mother purchased 8 Pepsi products for $14.00, what is the price per product?

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$1.75 per product.

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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 hour.

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What is the equivalent rate of $9 per hour for 3 hours?

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$27 in 3 hours.

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How do you simplify the ratio 9 to 7?

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The ratio 9 to 7 is already in its simplest form.