Ratios, Rates, Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division. It shows 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 the ratio of 4 triangles to 12 squares in simplest form?

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1 : 3

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different units, such as miles per hour or price per item.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is 1. For example, if a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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If a family buys 4 concert tickets for $252, what is the price per ticket?

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$63.00

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What is the ratio of baseball players to soccer players if there are 10 baseball players and 5 soccer players?

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2 to 1

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is the unit rate of 116 students in 4 rooms?

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29 students per class.

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If there are 5 apples and 10 oranges, what is the ratio of oranges to apples?

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2 to 1