What is a unit rate?
Unit 3 Review: Rates, Ratios, and Proportions

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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, often expressed as 'per' something.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the unit rate?
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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a ratio?
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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second. It can be expressed in various forms, such as fractions, decimals, or with a colon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you simplify a ratio?
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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, the ratio 20 to 25 can be simplified by dividing both by 5, resulting in 4 to 5.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a proportion?
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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. For example, if a/b = c/d, then a, b, c, and d are in proportion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you solve a proportion?
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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and set the products equal to each other. For example, if 1/3 = x/6, then 1 * 6 = 3 * x, leading to x = 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?
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Ratios can be expressed as fractions. For example, the ratio 3 to 4 can be written as the fraction 3/4.
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