Ratios Rates & Unit Rates

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What is a Ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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What is a Rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different units, such as miles per hour.

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What is a Unit Rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit.

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How do you calculate distance traveled?

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Distance = Speed × Time.

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If a car travels at 60 miles per hour for 2 hours, how far does it go?

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120 miles.

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What is the price per gallon if 5 gallons cost $10?

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$2.00 per gallon.

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare.

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If 3 apples cost $1.50, what is the cost per apple?

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$0.50 per apple.

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What operation do you use to simplify a ratio?

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Division.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2:3.