What is a ratio?
Ratios and Rates

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a:b'.
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How do you simplify a ratio?
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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
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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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What is a unit rate?
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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit, such as 60 miles per hour.
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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 2:3 and there are 10 cats, how many dogs are there?
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15 dogs.
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What does it mean if a ratio is written as X:Y?
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It means for every X units of the first quantity, there are Y units of the second quantity.
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How do you find the total number of items from a ratio?
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Add the parts of the ratio together and then use the ratio to find the total based on the known quantity.
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