Unit rate worksheets Grade 7 ratios and tables

📚 Topic Summary

A unit rate tells you how much of something you get for one unit of something else. Think of it like figuring out the price of one apple if you know the price for a bag of apples. Ratios compare two quantities, and tables help organize these ratios to find unit rates and solve problems. We'll use these tools to compare different rates and make smart decisions. Knowing this can help you in everyday situations, like finding the best deal at the grocery store!💰

🧮 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term with its definition:

1. Term: Ratio
2. Term: Unit Rate
3. Term: Proportion
4. Term: Rate
5. Term: Table

1. Definition: A comparison of two quantities with different units.
2. Definition: A comparison of two numbers.
3. Definition: A rate where the second quantity is one.
4. Definition: An equation stating that two ratios are equal.
5. Definition: An arrangement of data in rows and columns.

📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks

A ______ is a comparison of two quantities. A ______ rate is a rate where the denominator is 1. We often use ______ to organize information and find missing values in proportional relationships. For example, if 2 apples cost $1, then 4 apples cost $______. We can find the unit rate by dividing the total cost by the number of apples.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you're comparing two different brands of cereal. Brand A costs $4 for a 16-ounce box, and Brand B costs $3 for a 12-ounce box. Explain how you would use unit rates to determine which brand is the better buy.