Ratios & Unit Rates

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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 unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, ensuring the denominator is 1.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the denominator is 1, indicating how much of one item corresponds to one unit of another item.

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If 12 oranges cost $6, what is the cost per orange?

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$0.50 per orange.

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What is the ratio of 3 cats to 5 dogs?

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3:5.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the ratio of 4 red marbles to 6 blue marbles?

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2:3.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, how much flour is needed per serving?

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0.5 cups of flour per serving.

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What is the cost per pound if 10 pounds of apples cost $20?

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$2 per pound.

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If a person can read 240 pages in 3 hours, how many pages can they read in 1 hour?

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80 pages per hour.