Ratios and Rates

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What is a Ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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What is a Unit Rate?

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A unit rate is a rate where the denominator is 1.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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In a ratio of 3:5, if there are 30 tenants, how many cars are there?

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50 cars.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the options are 72, 85, 76, 90 and the answer is 76?

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76.

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What does it mean if two quantities are in a ratio of 1:1?

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It means both quantities are equal.

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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Divide both sides by 4 to get 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio is 2:1.

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

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50 miles per hour.

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What is the difference between a ratio and a rate?

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A ratio compares two quantities, while a rate compares two different units.