Ratios/Rates and Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing 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 ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per'.

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If 4 tickets cost $124, what is the cost of one ticket?

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$31 per ticket.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total cost?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items to find the cost per item.

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What is the ratio of 12 to 4 in simplest form?

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3 : 1.

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If there are 6 circles and 4 triangles, what is the ratio of triangles to circles?

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2 : 3.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 7 boys and 9 girls?

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7 to 9.

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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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Write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the price per product if 8 products cost $14?

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$1.75 per product.