Ratios and Rates Test

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows 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 by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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How do you find the price per item?

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To find the price per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is the formula for calculating a ratio?

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The formula for calculating a ratio is: Ratio = Quantity A : Quantity B.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 2:3?

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It means for every 2 parts of one quantity, there are 3 parts of another quantity.

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How can you compare two ratios?

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You can compare two ratios by cross-multiplying or converting them to fractions.

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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 quantities with different units.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 1:4 of sugar to flour, how much flour is needed for 2 cups of sugar?

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8 cups of flour are needed (2 cups of sugar x 4).

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What is the better buy if 8 juice boxes cost $4.79 and 12 juice boxes cost $6.59?

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The 12 pack is the better buy.

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