Ratios, Rates, Unit Rates, Proportions Test Review

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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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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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To express a ratio as a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two quantities with different units, such as miles per hour.

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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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What does it mean for two rates to be equivalent?

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Two rates are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same unit rate.

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How do you find the cost per item?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How can you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

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You can determine if two ratios form a proportion by cross-multiplying and checking if the products are equal.

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when both quantities are divided by their greatest common factor.

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How do you convert a ratio to a percentage?

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To convert a ratio to a percentage, divide the first quantity by the second quantity and multiply by 100.