Ratios, Rates, Percents

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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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How do you calculate a percent of change?

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Percent of change is calculated by taking the difference between the new value and the original value, dividing by the original value, and then multiplying by 100.

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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 cost per item.

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How do you find the unit price?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. This helps compare prices of different quantities.

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What is the formula for calculating percent?

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Percent = (Part/Whole) x 100.

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If a jacket originally costs $85 and is on sale for 40% off, how much do you pay?

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You pay $51 after the discount.

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What is the unit price of Sargento cheese slices if they cost $2.48 for 10 slices?

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The unit price is $0.248 per slice.

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If Mrs. Smith reads 12 pages in 9 minutes, how long will it take her to read 360 pages?

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It will take her approximately 270 minutes to finish the book.

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What is the percent increase if a ticket price goes from $100 to $120?

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The percent increase is 20%.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.