Ratios/Rates/Unit Rates

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What is a Ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, such as boys to girls in a class.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a group to the entire group.

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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 factor.

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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.

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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 between two products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare them.

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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If there are 6 red LEGOS and 3 yellow LEGOS, what is the ratio of red to yellow LEGOS in simplest form?

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The ratio is 2:1.

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What is the ratio of flames to arms on a candle if there are 3 flames and 2 arms?

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The ratio is 3:2.