Ratios and Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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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, often expressed as 'per' something.

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How do you find a unit rate from a total amount?

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

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 20 miles per hour (60 miles ÷ 3 hours).

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How do you convert a fraction to its lowest terms?

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To convert a fraction to its lowest terms, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 4/16?

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The lowest term of 4/16 is 1/4.

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If a person earns $113.55 in 5 days, how do you find their daily earnings?

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Divide the total earnings by the number of days: $113.55 ÷ 5 = $22.71 per day.

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What is the process to find the words typed per minute if 408 words are typed in 4 minutes?

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Divide the total words by the total minutes: 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 18/24?

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The lowest term of 18/24 is 3/4.