Ratios, Rates, and Unit Rates

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a:b'.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two different units, such as speed (miles per hour) or price (dollars per item).

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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. For example, if a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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What is the ratio of circles to squares if there are 5 circles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of circles to squares is 5:3.

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If a gas tank costs $46.80 to fill and holds 13 gallons, what is the price per gallon?

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If John can eat 15 hotdogs in 3 minutes, what is his unit rate?

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John's unit rate is 5 hotdogs per minute.

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If you ordered 15 pizzas for $97.50, what is the unit cost per pizza?

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How far will you travel at a speed of 60 miles per hour for 4 hours?

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You will travel 240 miles.

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What is the formula for calculating a unit rate?

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The formula for calculating a unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.