Ratio and Rate Reasoning

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as a single unit. It is often used to determine the cost per item or the speed per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity. For example, if a subscription costs $75 for 6 months, the unit rate is $75 ÷ 6 = $12.50 per month.

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If 12 pencils cost $3, how do you find the cost per pencil?

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To find the cost per pencil, divide the total cost by the number of pencils. In this case, $3 ÷ 12 pencils = $0.25 per pencil.

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How do you determine how many items can be purchased with a different amount of money?

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To determine how many items can be purchased, first find the cost per item, then divide the new amount of money by the cost per item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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Average speed is calculated using the formula: Average Speed = Total Distance ÷ Total Time.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a car travels 104 miles in 4 hours, what is its average speed?

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The average speed is calculated as 104 miles ÷ 4 hours = 26 miles per hour.

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How do you convert cups to ounces?

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To convert cups to ounces, multiply the number of cups by 8, since 1 cup equals 8 ounces.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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If a recipe requires 3 1/2 cups of milk, how many ounces is that?

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3 1/2 cups is equal to 3.5 cups. To convert to ounces: 3.5 cups × 8 ounces/cup = 28 ounces.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is the relationship between pounds and ounces?

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There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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How do you convert pounds to ounces?

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To convert pounds to ounces, multiply the number of pounds by 16. For example, 83 pounds × 16 ounces/pound = 1,328 ounces.

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