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What is a ratio and how is it simplified?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities expressed as a fraction. To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the total quantity (e.g., price per ounce, price per pound).

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What is the unit price of Oreos if they cost $2.98 for 15.5 oz?

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The unit price of Oreos is approximately $0.192 per ounce.

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What is the unit price of Chips Ahoy if they cost $2.50 for 14 oz?

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The unit price of Chips Ahoy is approximately $0.179 per ounce.

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Which is the better deal: Sara Lee Turkey at $6.58 per lb or Butterball Turkey at $11.16 for 2 lb?

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Sara Lee Turkey is the better deal at $6.58 per lb.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items when given a price per item?

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

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If a package of sliced cheese costs $2.97 for 12 slices, what is the cost per slice?

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The cost per slice is $0.2475.

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How do you calculate the total number of copies a machine can print in a given time?

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To calculate the total number of copies, determine the rate of copies per minute and multiply by the total minutes.

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If a copy machine prints 480 copies every 4 minutes, how many copies does it print per minute?

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The machine prints 120 copies per minute.

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How many copies can a machine print in 10 minutes if it prints 120 copies per minute?

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The machine can print 1,200 copies in 10 minutes.