Proportional Relationships

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you earn $90 for 6 hours of work, the unit rate is $90 ÷ 6 = $15 per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Johnny read 280 pages in 4 hours, how many pages did he read per hour?

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70 pages per hour.

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What is the formula for calculating the total amount earned based on hourly wage?

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Total Amount Earned = Hourly Wage × Number of Hours Worked.

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If Samantha earned $90 for working 6 hours, what was her hourly rate?

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$15 per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you determine the number of items needed based on a ratio?

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Multiply the number of items by the ratio. For example, if 1 container of frosting is needed for 36 cupcakes, for 300 cupcakes, you need 300 ÷ 36 = 8.33 containers, which rounds to 9.

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If Fran's booth rented out 96 kayaks in 8 hours, how many kayaks were rented per hour?

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12 kayaks per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the relationship between hours worked and total earnings in a proportional relationship?

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As hours worked increase, total earnings increase at a constant rate, represented by the hourly wage.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If Toby brings 3 brownies every week, how many brownies will he bring in 5 weeks?

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15 brownies.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is a unit rate in the context of proportional relationships?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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