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What do rates express?
What do rates express?
Which concept helps understand the relationship between two things by comparing two values with a colon?
Which concept helps understand the relationship between two things by comparing two values with a colon?
If a box contains 3 apples for every 5 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?
If a box contains 3 apples for every 5 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?
What is used to compare various quantities across different contexts and scales?
What is used to compare various quantities across different contexts and scales?
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In a situation where 4 cups of water can feed 8 people, how many cups of water would be needed to feed 12 people based on proportions?
In a situation where 4 cups of water can feed 8 people, how many cups of water would be needed to feed 12 people based on proportions?
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If 60% of students prefer ice cream over cake, how many out of 200 students prefer cake?
If 60% of students prefer ice cream over cake, how many out of 200 students prefer cake?
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If a car travels 240 miles on 8 gallons of gasoline, what is the fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
If a car travels 240 miles on 8 gallons of gasoline, what is the fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
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A baker uses 3 cups of flour to make 12 muffins. How many cups of flour are needed to make 24 muffins?
A baker uses 3 cups of flour to make 12 muffins. How many cups of flour are needed to make 24 muffins?
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A store offers a 25% discount on all items. If a shirt originally costs $40, what is the discounted price?
A store offers a 25% discount on all items. If a shirt originally costs $40, what is the discounted price?
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If 3 workers can paint a house in 6 days, how many days will it take 6 workers to paint the same house?
If 3 workers can paint a house in 6 days, how many days will it take 6 workers to paint the same house?
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A recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar for every 3 cups of flour. If you need 9 cups of flour, how much sugar do you need?
A recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar for every 3 cups of flour. If you need 9 cups of flour, how much sugar do you need?
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Study Notes
Rates, Ratios, and Percentages
Understanding Rates
Rates express the relationship between two different quantities, often expressed as a part per whole. For example, 5 miles per hour indicates how many miles are covered in an hour. Another example would be 15 dollars per hour, which shows the cost of something for every hour spent on it. These rates can be converted from fractions to decimals or percentages.
Exploring Ratios
Ratios describe the comparison between two groups, sets, or measurements. They're usually represented as the ratio of two values, such as 2:1 or 3:5. Ratios can help you understand the relationship between two things and determine the scale of each part. For instance, if a box contains 2 parts apples and 1 part oranges, the ratio would be 2:1.
Delving into Percentages
Percentages represent how much a quantity makes up of the total quantity. It's often presented as a part of 100 and denoted as %. For example, if 80 out of 100 students prefer pizza over burgers, we can say that 80% of the students prefer pizza. Percentages allow us to compare various quantities across different contexts and scales.
Working with Proportions
Proportions involve comparing ratios of equivalent values, ensuring the relationships remain constant when scaling up or down. For example, if there are 2 cups of water in a container, and 1 cup of water can feed 4 people, you can use proportions to determine that 4 cups of water can feed 8 people. This principle is useful in solving word problems involving ratios and percentages.
Solving Word Problems
Word problems generally require applying concepts of ratios, rates, and percentages to real-life situations. For instance, you might encounter a problem asking how long it takes to fill a swimming pool at a certain rate. To solve such problems, follow these steps:
- Identify the known variables and the desired value.
- Set up a proportion or equation based on the relationships between the variables.
- Solve the equation to obtain the desired value.
For example, if you own a car that gets 30 miles per gallon and you spend $30 on gasoline, you can set up a proportion to find out how many gallons of gasoline you consumed:
30 miles / 30 gallons = x miles / $30
Cross-multiplying gives 30 * $30 = 900, so x = 900 / $30. Dividing both sides by 900 yields $33.33, which represents the gallons of gasoline consumed.
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Test your understanding of rates, ratios, percentages, and proportions with this quiz. Explore how these concepts relate to real-life scenarios and learn to solve word problems involving them.
