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What is a rate table?

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A rate table is a chart that shows the relationship between two quantities, often used to compare rates of different items or actions.

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How do you calculate the rate?

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Rate is calculated by dividing the total quantity by the total time or number of items. For example, if you have 408 words typed in 4 minutes, the rate is 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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What does 'calories per serving' mean?

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Calories per serving indicates the amount of energy provided by one serving of a food item. It helps in understanding the nutritional value of the food.

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How do you find the cost per item?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if a dozen bagels cost $8.40, the cost per bagel is $8.40 ÷ 12 = $0.70.

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What is the significance of equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between two quantities. They are important for solving problems involving proportions.

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How can you determine which option has the highest rate?

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To determine which option has the highest rate, calculate the rate for each option and compare the results.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit. For example, if you can type 102 words per minute, the unit rate is 102 words/1 minute.

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What is the formula for calculating time based on rate and distance?

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The formula is Time = Distance ÷ Rate. This helps in finding out how long it will take to cover a certain distance at a given rate.

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What does it mean if a ratio is not equivalent?

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If a ratio is not equivalent, it means that the two quantities do not have the same relationship and cannot be compared directly.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator. For example, the ratio 3:5 can be written as the fraction 3/5.