Rate/Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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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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Which of the following is a correct way to write a ratio? X : Y, X/Y, or X to Y?

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All of these are correct ways to write a ratio.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for 2 cakes, what is the unit rate of flour per cake?

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2 cups of flour per cake.

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What is the difference between a rate and a ratio?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two quantities with different units, while a ratio compares two quantities with the same unit.

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If a person earns $300 for 15 hours of work, what is the unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$20 per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 45 miles in 3 hours?

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15 miles per hour.

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If a car uses 10 gallons of gas to travel 250 miles, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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25 miles per gallon.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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