Ratio and proportions Practice

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What is a ratio?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the constant value (k) that relates two proportional quantities.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If 4 basketballs cost $36, how do you calculate the cost per basketball?

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Divide the total cost ($36) by the number of basketballs (4) to get $9 per basketball.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Mike bought 4 pizzas for $68, what is the cost per pizza?

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Divide the total cost ($68) by the number of pizzas (4) to get $17 per pizza.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does it mean if a graph shows a proportional relationship?

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A graph shows a proportional relationship if it is a straight line that passes through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross products are equal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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The formula for finding a unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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