Rates and Ratios in Practice
Utilise rates and ratios to compare quantities and solve proportional problems. Contexts include fuel consumption, supermarket pricing, and recipe conversions.
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Utilise rates and ratios to compare quantities and solve proportional problems. Contexts include fuel consumption, supermarket pricing, and recipe conversions.
Key Questions
- How do ratios help us scale quantities proportionally?
- What is a unit rate and why is it useful for comparison shopping?
- How do we calculate and interpret fuel consumption rates?
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