What is a unit rate?
Rates, Ratios, and Proportions

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you drive 92 miles using 4 gallons of gas, the unit rate is 23 miles per gallon.
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How do you calculate the unit rate?
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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 92 miles and 4 gallons, you divide 92 by 4 to get 23 miles per gallon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a ratio?
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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second. For example, the ratio of dogs to cats can be expressed as 5:3.
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How do you write a ratio?
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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (5:3), as a fraction (5/3), or with the word 'to' (5 to 3).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a proportion?
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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. For example, if the ratio of dogs to cats is 5:3, then the proportion can be written as 5/3 = 25/c.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you solve a proportion?
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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply and then divide. For example, if 5/3 = 25/c, you would cross-multiply to get 5c = 75, then divide by 5 to find c.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the cost per pound?
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The cost per pound is calculated by dividing the total cost by the total weight. For example, if a watermelon costs $3.24 for 3 pounds, the cost per pound is $3.24 ÷ 3 = $1.08.
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