Ratios & Unit Rates Practice

Ratios & Unit Rates Practice

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the cost per item?

Back

To calculate the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 8 apples cost $4, the cost per apple is $4 ÷ 8 = $0.50.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity. For example, if 15 cups of sugar are used for 3 cups of flour, the unit rate of sugar to flour is 5:1.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert a ratio to a unit rate?

Back

To convert a ratio to a unit rate, divide both parts of the ratio by the second quantity. For example, for a ratio of 15:3, divide both by 3 to get 5:1.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed is calculated using the formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time. For example, if a cyclist travels 45 miles in 3 hours, their speed is 45 ÷ 3 = 15 miles per hour.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If 10 muffins cost $5, what is the cost of one muffin?

Back

The cost of one muffin is calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of muffins: $5 ÷ 10 = $0.50.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

Back

A simplified ratio means that the numbers in the ratio have been reduced to their smallest whole number form. For example, the ratio 15:3 simplifies to 5:1.

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