Topic 1 Vocab Flashcards

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Equivalent Ratios (Equivalent Fractions)

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Ratios (fractions) which have the same value, even though they may look different. Example: 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent, because they are both 'half'.

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Unit Rate

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How much of something per 1 unit of something else. Examples: 50 cars per hour, 6 boards per hour, 4 sausages per person, 25 students per teacher, $500 per week.

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Unit Price

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The cost per liter, per kilogram, per pound, etc., of what you want to buy. Example: $1.90 per liter if 2 liters cost $3.80.

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Rate

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A ratio that compares quantities measured in different units. Example: 55 miles per 1 hour.

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Ratio

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A ratio shows the relative sizes of two or more values. Can be shown using 'to', ':', or '/'. Example: 1:3, 1/3, 1 to 3 for 1 boy and 3 girls.

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Numerator

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The top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts there are.

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Denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the item is divided into.