Ratios and Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 (e.g., miles per hour).

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Convert the ratio 18 ounces to 3 cups into a fraction in simplest form.

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6 to 1.

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Which of the following is NOT equivalent to the ratio 3:5?

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21:28.

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Identify the ratio expressed in the following options: 2/3, two-thirds, 0.667, 2.3.

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2/3.

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If a hamburger costs $6 for 3 pounds, how much would 10 pounds cost?

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$20.

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How do you determine the better buy between two products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare them; the lower unit price indicates the better buy.

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What is the unit price of a 12 pack of Coke for $3.50?

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$0.29 per can.

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What is the unit price of a six pack of Coke for $1.80?

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$0.30 per can.