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Explain the difference between a rate and a ratio.

   Explain the difference between a rate and a ratio.

Algebra 1

Ron Larson, Laurie… 1st Edition

Chapter 3, Problem 1

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09/03/2020

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A ratio is a comparison of two numbers or measurements. For example, if we have a pie with four slices and three of them are remaining, the ratio of remaining slices to total slices is 3/4. This is represented in LaTeX as $\frac{3}{4}$. Show more…

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Ratio

A ratio is a quantitative relationship between two numbers showing the relative sizes of two quantities. Ratios are used to compare parts to each other or to a whole, and they maintain consistency in units, allowing them to express proportions or fractions in various contexts.

Rate

A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two quantities measured in different units, indicating how one quantity changes with respect to another. For example, speed is a rate that measures distance per unit time, providing insight into the frequency or intensity of change between the variables.

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