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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often expressed as a fraction or a decimal. For example, speed is a rate that compares distance to time.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of units purchased. For example, if 3 pizzas cost $4.50, the unit price is $4.50 ÷ 3 = $1.50 per pizza.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second. It can be expressed in various forms, such as a fraction, decimal, or with a colon.

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How do you convert minutes to seconds?

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To convert minutes to seconds, multiply the number of minutes by 60. For example, 18 minutes × 60 seconds/minute = 1,080 seconds.

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What does it mean to find a percentage of a number?

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Finding a percentage of a number involves calculating a portion of that number based on the percentage given. For example, to find 35% of 70, multiply 70 by 0.35.

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How do you calculate the original price after a discount?

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To find the original price after a discount, divide the sale price by (1 - discount rate). For example, if pillows cost $36 after a 25% discount, the original price is $36 ÷ (1 - 0.25) = $48.

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What is the formula for calculating percentage?

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The formula for calculating percentage is: (part/whole) × 100. For example, to find what percentage 50 is of 20, use (50/20) × 100 = 250%.

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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 terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, the ratio 4:8 can be simplified to 1:2.

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What is the relationship between rates and ratios?

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Rates are a specific type of ratio that compares two different units, while ratios can compare any two quantities, regardless of their units.

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How do you calculate a percentage increase?

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To calculate a percentage increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100. For example, if a price increases from $50 to $60, the increase is (($60 - $50) / $50) × 100 = 20%.

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