Understanding Ratio Notation, Rate Language 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 to b' or 'a:b'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 'x per 1 unit'.

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What is the ratio of pears to all fruit if there are 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears?

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5:11

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How do you express the ratio of 22 pens to 11 pencils?

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11 to 22

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What is the speed in miles per hour if Addison drove 1,080 miles in 20 hours?

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54 mph

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if three quarters of the junior members of a tennis club are boys?

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3:1

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2:3

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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio into a fraction, write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What does it mean to express a ratio in simplest form?

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Expressing a ratio in simplest form means reducing it to the smallest whole numbers that maintain the same relationship.