Ratios, Rates & Unit Rates Practice

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How can ratios be represented?

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Ratios can be represented as fractions, using the word 'to', or with a colon (:).

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What is the ratio of bananas to apples if there are 3 bananas and 2 apples?

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3:2

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In a gym class, if there are 5 boys for every 3 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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3:5

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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4:3

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Jose swims 3 laps in 2 minutes. How long will it take him to swim 27 laps?

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18 minutes

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different units, such as miles per hour or price per item.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit, such as 60 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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50 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio is expressed in its lowest terms, meaning that both quantities have been divided by their greatest common factor.