Ratios, Unit rates, percents

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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How do you find a unit rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to get the value for one unit.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, indicating how many parts out of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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How do you solve a ratio problem?

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To solve a ratio problem, set up a proportion and cross-multiply to find the missing value.