Ratio and rates part 1

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What is a ratio?

Back

A comparison between two quantities, in which for every A units of one quantity, there are B units of another quantity.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

Back

Two ratios that express the same relationship between numbers.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

Back

Multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is a unit rate?

Back

A ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you reduce a ratio to its simplest form?

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Divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common factor.

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If Martin uses 1 black tile for every 4 white tiles, what is the ratio of black tiles to white tiles?

Back

1:4

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 20:30?

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2:3

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What is the definition of a rate?

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A ratio that compares two quantities with different units.

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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

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and vice versa.