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Ratios and Unit Rates

Compare equivalent ratios and calculate a unit rate before scaling to a new quantity.

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06 A map uses 1 cm for 4 km. How many km does 7 cm represent?
07 A tap fills 18 liters in 3 minutes. How many liters per minute?
08 Solve the proportion: 3/5 = x/20. What is x?

About Ratios and Unit Rates

Compare equivalent ratios and calculate a unit rate before scaling to a new quantity. This activity is intended for 6th Grade learners who are ready to practice proportions. There are 8 fixed questions, so the same activity can be used to revisit a skill and compare approaches over time.

Learning tips for parents and teachers

Read the first question together and ask the learner to explain what it is asking. Offer a drawing, familiar object, or spoken example when the idea feels abstract. Let the child enter each answer independently when ready. Avoid rushing: explaining a strategy is as valuable as reaching the correct response.

Complete every question, then select Check answers to see the score and question-by-question review. Discuss mistakes together and ask what could be tried differently. Try again starts a fresh attempt. You can also print the worksheet for a quiet activity away from a screen; the printed page keeps the questions while removing the navigation and buttons. A short conversation after practice helps connect these questions with everyday learning.

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What is the goal of Ratios and Unit Rates?

Compare equivalent ratios and calculate a unit rate before scaling to a new quantity.

Who is Ratios and Unit Rates suitable for?

This activity supports 6th Grade practice. Choose it when the learner is comfortable with the prerequisites.

How are answers checked in Ratios and Unit Rates?

All questions require an answer. Check answers opens a score and a review showing the expected answer for every question.