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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 quantities with different units, such as speed (miles per hour) or price per item.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the ratios. If the products are equal, the ratios form a proportion.

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What is a unit price?

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A unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, allowing for comparison of prices across different quantities.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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Divide the total price by the number of units to find the unit price.

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If a 4-pack of t-shirts costs $2.24, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $2.24 / 4 = $0.56 per t-shirt.

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If a 6-pack of t-shirts costs $3.12, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $3.12 / 6 = $0.52 per t-shirt.

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If a 8-pack of t-shirts costs $4.24, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $4.24 / 8 = $0.53 per t-shirt.

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What is the better buy between a 4-pack for $2.24 and a 6-pack for $3.12?

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The 6-pack for $3.12 is the better buy because it has a lower unit price.