Ratios, Rates, & Conversions

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different units, such as miles per hour or price per item.

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 408 words typed in 4 minutes, divide 408 by 4 to find the rate per minute.

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Convert 60 ft/s to mi/h. (Use 5280 ft = 1 mi and 3600 sec = 1 hr)

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60 ft/s = 40.9 mi/h.

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How many cups are in a gallon?

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There are 16 cups in 1 gallon.

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Convert 3.5 gallons into cups.

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3.5 gallons = 56 cups.

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What is the formula to convert inches to centimeters?

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To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54.

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Convert 17 inches to centimeters.

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17 inches = 43.15 cm.

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What is the better buy: a 12 pack of Coke for $3.50 or a six pack for $1.80?

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The 12 pack of Coke is the better buy.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. This helps compare prices effectively.