SOLUTION: in one weekend you earn $27 and your friend earn $35. Would a ratio or unit rate be more helpful to compare the two amounts? explain

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Question 791225: in one weekend you earn $27 and your friend earn $35. Would a ratio or unit rate be more helpful to compare the two amounts? explain
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
in one weekend you earn $27 and your friend earn $35. Would a ratio or unit rate be more helpful to compare the two amounts? explain
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ratio:: 27:35
unit::: ?
27/350 = 0.7714
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unit rate:: 0.7714:1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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