ratios, rates and unit rates
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Mathematics
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a ratio?
Back
A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate a unit rate?
Back
A unit rate is calculated by dividing the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, typically expressed as 'per unit' (e.g., miles per hour, cost per item).
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a ratio and a rate?
Back
A ratio compares two quantities of the same kind, while a rate compares two quantities of different kinds (e.g., speed is a rate comparing distance and time).
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a part-to-whole ratio?
Back
A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a group to the entire group, indicating how much of the whole is made up of that part.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine which option is a better buy when comparing prices?
Back
To determine the better buy, calculate the unit price for each option (price per item) and compare them; the option with the lower unit price is the better buy.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?
Back
Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a rate?
Back
A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different units, such as speed (miles per hour) or price (cost per item).
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
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