Unit Rate

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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.

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How can a ratio be written?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: 1) using a colon (e.g., 2:3), 2) using the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3), and 3) as a fraction (e.g., 2/3).

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if Patrick has 2 black, 3 red, and 5 white toy cars?

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The ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars is 3:10.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio of red LEGOs to yellow LEGOs if Tommy has 6 yellow, 3 red, and 8 blue LEGOs?

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The simplest form of the ratio of red to yellow LEGOs is 1:2.

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What does the term 'unit rate' mean?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to express it as a quantity per one unit.

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What is the ratio of red circles to blue stars if there are 3 red circles and 4 blue stars?

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The ratio of red circles to blue stars is 3:4.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 7 apples to 4 oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 7:4.

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