Rates, Ratios, Percentages

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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. For example, the ratio of 2 to 3 can be written as 2:3.

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How do you convert minutes to seconds?

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To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the number of minutes by 60. For example, 18 minutes is 18 x 60 = 1,080 seconds.

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is often used to compare relative sizes or to describe discounts.

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How do you calculate the percentage discount on an item?

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To calculate the percentage discount, subtract the sale price from the original price, divide by the original price, and then multiply by 100. For example, if a book costs $20 and is on sale for $16, the discount is ((20 - 16) / 20) x 100 = 20%.

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What is 35% of a number?

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To find 35% of a number, multiply the number by 0.35. For example, 35% of 70 is 70 x 0.35 = 24.5.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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What is the formula to convert feet to inches?

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To convert feet to inches, multiply the number of feet by 12. For example, 5 feet is 5 x 12 = 60 inches.

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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 often expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity, such as miles per hour.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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What is the difference between a ratio and a rate?

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A ratio compares two quantities, while a rate compares two quantities with different units, such as speed (miles per hour).