Ratio and Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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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 unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity of one.

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If there are 12 strawberries and 30 blueberries, what is the ratio of strawberries to blueberries?

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The ratio of strawberries to blueberries is 12:30, which simplifies to 2:5.

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What is the ratio of total shapes to circles if there are 7 circles and 3 other shapes?

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The ratio of total shapes to circles is 10:7.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both parts of the ratio by the same number until you cannot divide any further.

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What is the ratio of apples to total fruit if there are 16 apples and 72 total fruits?

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The ratio of apples to total fruit is 16:72, which simplifies to 2:9.

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If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is the cost per pound?

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The cost per pound is $1.25.

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What does it mean if a ratio is 1:6?

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A ratio of 1:6 means that for every 1 part of one quantity, there are 6 parts of another quantity.

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How do you find the total number of parts in a ratio?

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To find the total number of parts in a ratio, add the numbers in the ratio together.