Ratios/Rates/Proportions

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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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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you calculate the rate of speed?

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To calculate speed, divide the distance traveled by the time taken. Formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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If Sara drives 330 miles in 5 hours, what is her speed?

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66 miles per hour.

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How do you find the price per gallon of gas?

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To find the price per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons. Formula: Price per gallon = Total cost / Gallons.

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If it costs $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon tank, what is the price per gallon?

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$3.60 per gallon.

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How do you determine the better buy between two products?

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Calculate the unit price (price per item) for each product and compare them. The lower unit price is the better buy.

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Which is the better buy: a 12-pack of Pepsi for $3.50 or a 6-pack for $1.80?

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The 12-pack is the better buy.

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How do you calculate the cost per pound of an item?

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To find the cost per pound, divide the total cost by the weight in pounds. Formula: Cost per pound = Total cost / Weight.