Ratios and 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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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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What is a unit price?

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The cost for one unit of a product.

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

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$0.50 per apple.

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How do you compare two ratios?

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Convert them to the same denominator or simplify them to see which is larger.

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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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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the unit rate of 50 miles in 2 hours?

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25 miles per hour.

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If a person can read 120 pages in 4 hours, how many pages can they read in 1 hour?

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30 pages per hour.

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What is the better deal: 10 pencils for $2.00 or 15 pencils for $3.00?

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10 pencils for $2.00 (unit price is $0.20 per pencil).