Rates and Ratios

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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 speed (miles per hour) or price (cost per item).

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How do you find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that both numbers share.

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How do you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that both numbers share.

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If 4 apples cost $2, what is the unit rate per apple?

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The unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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What is the relationship between rates and ratios?

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Rates are a type of ratio that compares two different units, while ratios can compare any two quantities.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 60 miles per hour.

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What is the GCF of 20 and 28?

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The GCF is 4.

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What is the LCM of 10 and 15?

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The LCM is 30.

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If 12 tomato plants are planted in 30 minutes, how many can be planted in 90 minutes?

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36 tomato plants can be planted in 90 minutes.

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