Field Trip - Review Ratios & Rate

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What is a ratio?

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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.

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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 divisor (GCD).

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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 cost per item.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of 14 cows to 10 horses in lowest terms?

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7 to 5.

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If a car wash can wash 4 cars in 1 hour, how many cars can it wash in 3 hours?

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12 cars.

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What is the unit rate of $16.52 for 6 yards of cloth?

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$2.75 per yard.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the terms and set them equal to each other, then solve for the unknown.

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What is the unit rate of $13.85 for 5 yards of cloth?

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$2.77 per yard.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4, how many boys are there if there are 28 girls?

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21 boys.