What is a unit rate?
Unit Rates and Ratios study guide

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as a quantity of one. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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). For example, to simplify the ratio 35:14, divide both by 7 to get 5:2.
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What is the formula for setting up a proportion?
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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. It can be set up as a/b = c/d, where a, b, c, and d are numbers.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If 22 minutes is needed for 6 people, how do you find the time for 17 people?
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Set up the proportion: 22 minutes/6 people = X minutes/17 people. Cross-multiply and solve for X.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the slope of a graph represent in a rate context?
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The slope represents the rate of change, showing how much one quantity changes in relation to another. For example, in a graph of earnings over time, the slope indicates how much money is earned per hour.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. For example, the ratio of 4 red apples to 3 green apples is written as 4:3.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?
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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator. For example, the ratio 5:2 can be written as the fraction 5/2.
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