Ratios, Rates, Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another. It can be expressed in various forms, such as a fraction, with a colon, or in words.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both quantities by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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If there are 20 apples in the fridge and 9 on the table, what is the ratio of apples in the fridge to apples on the table?

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity. It is often expressed as 'per' something, like miles per hour or price per item.

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If Uriah can eat 15 hotdogs in 3 minutes, what is the unit rate of hotdogs eaten per minute?

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What is the ratio of baseball players to soccer players if there are 10 baseball players and 5 soccer players?

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2 to 1.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total quantity?

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What is the ratio of 15 basketball players to 5 soccer players?

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3 to 1.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:3?

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It means for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 3 units of the second quantity.