Ratios, unit rates and percents with double number lines

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you express a ratio?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 1/2), with a colon (e.g., 1:2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 1 to 2).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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, often expressed as 'per' (e.g., 60 miles per hour).

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How do you find a unit rate from a ratio?

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To find a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to determine how much of the first quantity corresponds to one unit of the second.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio that compares a number to 100, often used to express how much of a whole is represented by a part.

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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 then multiply by 100.

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What is a double number line?

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A double number line is a visual representation that shows two related quantities along two parallel lines, helping to illustrate ratios and unit rates.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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How can you use a double number line to find equivalent ratios?

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You can use a double number line by marking equivalent ratios on both lines, allowing you to see the relationship between the two quantities.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table is used to organize pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, making it easier to identify patterns and solve problems.

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How do you determine the better buy between two products?

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To determine the better buy, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them; the lower unit price indicates the better buy.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B