Exploring Ratios and Unit Rates

What is a ratio?

• A way to measure distance

• A type of fraction

• A comparison of two quantities

• A method of addition

In the example of 12 baskets in 18 attempts, what is the simplified ratio?

• 1 to 2

• 2 to 3

• 3 to 4

• 4 to 3

What does the ratio 2 to 3 mean in the context of baskets and attempts?

• For every 3 attempts, 2 baskets are made

• For every 2 attempts, 3 baskets are made

• 2 baskets are made out of 4 attempts

• 3 baskets are made out of 2 attempts

How do you simplify the ratio of 8 ounces to 3 pounds?

• 8 to 16

• 8 to 48

• 1 to 6

• 1 to 3

What is a rate?

• A type of fraction

• A method of multiplication

• A ratio comparing two quantities with different units

• A way to measure time

If someone can type 60 characters in 30 seconds, what is the unit rate?

• 1 character per second

• 3 characters per second

• 2.5 characters per second

• 2 characters per second

How much does each cereal box cost if 4 boxes cost $11?

• $2.75

• $3.00

• $2.25

• $2.50

What is the unit rate of 400 miles on 11 gallons of gasoline?

• 34 miles per gallon

• 37 miles per gallon

• 35 miles per gallon

• 36.4 miles per gallon

Which online store has the better deal: 15 songs for $12 or 10 songs for $9?

• Neither is a good deal

• Both are the same

• 10 songs for $9

• 15 songs for $12

How many breaths will a bottlenose dolphin take in 7 hours if it takes 34 breaths in 4 hours?

• 60 breaths

• 58 breaths

• 61 breaths

• 59.5 breaths