Rates & Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio? 3/5, 3.5, 3:5, 3 to 5

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3.5

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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. For example, if 4 pounds of bananas cost $6, the unit rate is $6 ÷ 4 = $1.50 per pound.

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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.

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If 14 dogs and 13 cats are present, what is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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14:13

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How do you compare two ratios?

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To compare two ratios, convert them to equivalent fractions or find their decimal values.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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

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$1.50 per pound.

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Which is the better deal: Oreos for $2.98 for 15 oz or Chips Ahoy for $2.50 for 14 oz?

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Chips Ahoy is the better deal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 3:5?

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It means for every 3 units of the first quantity, there are 5 units of the second quantity.

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How can ratios be represented?

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Ratios can be represented as fractions, with a colon (:) or with the word 'to'.

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