Flashcardizz - Comparing Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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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.

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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.

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If I paid $15 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what is the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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What does a ratio represent?

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

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If Felipe has 10 beads with a ratio of green to total beads of 2 to 10, how many green beads does he have?

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He has 2 green beads.

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What is the unit rate of Alex who earned $20.40 in 3 hours?

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$6.80 per hour.

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How do you find the ratio of two quantities?

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To find the ratio, divide each quantity by the greatest common factor.

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If Ellie made $45 babysitting for 6 hours, how much does she make per hour?

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$7.50 per hour.

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What is the significance of a 1:4 ratio?

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A 1:4 ratio means that for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 4 units of the second quantity.

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How can you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.