Common Core Mathematics Vocabulary Ratios and Rates Rate 4 pens to 2 students a ratio that compares two quantities of different units 35 miles per gallon Ratio A comparison between 2 numbers, or a relationship between 2 quantities. 1:3, 1 to 3, 1/ 3 Unit Rate Each Per the ratio of two measurements in which the second term is 1 $2.00 each $.50 per apple Equivalent Ratios 1 = 3 2 6 Ratios that have the same value 8 wins: 10 games = 4 wins: 5 games Percent a ratio that compares a number to 100 45%, 45, .45 42 per 100 100 35 out of 100