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Understanding Ratios and Rates in Mathematics

Learn to write ratios and rates as fractions with practical applications and examples. Discover how to find unit rates and unit prices efficiently in mathematical calculations.

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Understanding Ratios and Rates in Mathematics

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  1. Chapter 6 Ratio, Proportion, andTriangle Applications

  2. Ratio and Rates 6.1

  3. 53% = Writing Ratios as Fractions A ratio is the quotient of two quantities. For example, a percent can be thought of as a ratio, since it is the quotient of a number and 100. or the ratio of 53 to 100

  4. a b Ratio The ratio of a number a to a number b is their quotient. Ways of writing ratios are a to b, a : b, and

  5. Writing Rates as Fractions A rateis a special kind of ratio. It is used to compare different kinds of quantities.

  6. Finding Unit Rates To write a rate as a unit rate, divide the numerator of the rate by the denominator. 314.5 ÷ 17 = 18.5 The unit rate is

  7. Finding Unit Prices When a unit rate is “money per item,” it is also called a unit price. A store charges $2.76 for a 12-ounce jar of pickles. What is the unit price? ($0.23 per ounce )

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