Ratios, Rates 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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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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4 red apples to 3 green apples.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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What is the ratio of squares to circles if there are 12 squares and 6 circles?

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2 : 1.

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What is the cost per pound of bananas if 4 pounds cost $6?

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$1.50 per pound.

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What is a Rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different units.

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What is a Unit Rate?

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A unit rate is a rate with a denominator of one.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:4?

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The simplified ratio is 2:1.

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

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2:3.