6.RP.3 (all parts!)

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It represents a part of a whole.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 47% of 50, calculate 50 * 0.47 = 23.5.

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What is the formula to find the whole number when given a percentage?

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To find the whole number when given a percentage, divide the part by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, if 240 is 60% of a number, the number is 240 / 0.60 = 400.

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How many ounces are in a pound?

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There are 16 ounces in a pound.

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How do you convert pounds to ounces?

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To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 1.5 pounds is 1.5 * 16 = 24 ounces.

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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. It is expressed as a quantity per 1 unit of another quantity.

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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate from a ratio, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if Ariana runs 5 laps in 3 minutes, her unit rate is 5 laps / 3 minutes.

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How do you compare two unit rates?

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To compare two unit rates, calculate each unit rate and then compare the values. The larger value indicates the faster rate.

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What is the unit rate for Ariana's running speed?

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Ariana's unit rate is approximately 1.67 laps per minute (5 laps / 3 minutes).

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What is the unit rate for Aylin's running speed?

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Aylin's unit rate is approximately 0.89 laps per minute (8 laps / 9 minutes).