Asked by Alexis

Complete the definition: A relationship in which there are y units of a quantity for every x units of a quantity is a __________ .


A.
rate

B.
unit price

C.
conversion factor

D.
ratio

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D. ratio

Explanation: A ratio expresses "y units for every x units." A rate is a specific type of ratio comparing quantities with different units (often "per"), a unit price is a rate expressed per one unit, and a conversion factor is a ratio equal to 1 used to change units.