Comparing Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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

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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).

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something (e.g., miles per hour).

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you find the better deal when comparing prices?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them.

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What is the unit rate for a cheetah that runs 60 feet in 4 seconds?

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The unit rate is 15 feet per second.

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If Mr. Furby can run 3 miles in 36 minutes, how long does it take him to run 1 mile?

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It takes him 12 minutes to run 1 mile.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 4:5 and the first number is 80?

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The missing number is 100.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities.