Ratios, Rates, Unit Rates, Graphing Review

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What is a ratio?

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

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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 dollars per hour.

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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 one unit, such as 60 miles per hour.

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What are equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios are two or more ratios that express the same relationship between numbers, such as 1:2 and 2:4.

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How do you find the ratio of chocolate chips to flour in a recipe that calls for 3 cups of flour and 2 cups of chocolate chips?

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The ratio of chocolate chips to flour is 2:3.

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If there are 4 moons for every 8 suns, what is the simplified ratio of moons to suns?

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The simplified ratio of moons to suns is 1:2.

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What is the difference between a ratio and a rate?

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A ratio compares two quantities of the same kind, while a rate compares two quantities of different kinds.

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If a car travels 250 miles in 2 weeks, what type of measurement is this?

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This is an example of a rate.

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How many eggs does Enrique need to make 7 cakes if he needs 4 eggs for 1 cake?

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Enrique needs 28 eggs to make 7 cakes.

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What is the ratio of 6 apples to 3 oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 2:1.