Cycle 4 Flashcard : Rates, Ratios and Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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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 'x per 1 unit'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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How do you convert a fraction to a ratio?

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What is the ratio of 15 cows to 9 horses?

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The ratio of cows to horses is 15 to 9, which simplifies to 5 to 3.

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If a recipe calls for a sugar to flour ratio of 1 to 3, how much sugar is needed for 7.5 cups of flour?

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2.5 cups of sugar are needed.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second is the denominator.

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How do you find a unit rate from a ratio?

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To find a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to express it per one unit.

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