6th Grade Chapter 1 Ratios and Rates 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, expressed as a fraction or with a colon (e.g., 3:2).

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' (e.g., miles per hour).

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to find the amount per one unit of the second quantity.

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What is the ratio of blue marbles to red marbles if there are 5 red and 3 blue marbles?

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The ratio of blue to red marbles is 3:5.

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If a train travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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What is the total number of items if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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The total number of items is 10 (4 birds + 6 snakes).

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What is the ratio of snakes to total items if there are 6 snakes and 4 birds?

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The ratio of snakes to total items is 6/10.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both quantities by their greatest common divisor.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize and compare ratios, showing equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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If a school sells 100 raffle tickets and earns $500, what is the unit rate of money earned per ticket?

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The unit rate is $5 per ticket.