Closed Captioned Video: Ratios: Rates

Topic

Ratios

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This video introduces rates, a type of ratio comparing different units, such as distance over time (speed) or dollars per hour (wage). Examples demonstrate calculating rates and converting units. Applications include measuring efficiency and performing unit conversions.

This video explains the concept of ratios by This video introduces rates, a type of ratio comparing different units, such as distance over time (speed) or dollars per hour (wage). Examples demonstrate calculating rates and converting units. Applications include measuring efficiency and performing unit conversions. It is relevant to the topic of Ratios as it provides foundational knowledge and real-world examples. Ratios are mathematical expressions that compare two quantities, helping students understand proportional relationships.

Teacher's Script: "Today, we will explore a new math concept called ratios. This video provides an engaging introduction by showing how ratios appear in everyday life and how to write them. Pay close attention to the examples as they will help you understand the connections between numbers in different contexts."

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What Are Ratios?

A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. Let's look at an example.

Here is a collection of coins. The ratio of pennies to dimes can be expressed as a ratio, and a ratio can be written in three different, but equivalent ways.

When expressed as fractions, ratios can then be rewritten as fractions in simplest form.

For some groupings, you can write a ratio that includes three terms.

Ratios usually include similar types of objects. Here is a collection of different types of balls.

Rates are a special type of ratio. Rates involve different types of quantities. Here is an example of a rate involving cost and weight.