7th Grade Milestone Review - Unit rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something (e.g., miles per hour, dollars per item).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 60 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 3 hours = 20 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a person can complete a task in a certain amount of time, how do you find their rate of completion?

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Divide the total amount of work done by the total time taken. For example, if 120 words are typed in 2 minutes, the rate is 120 words ÷ 2 minutes = 60 words per minute.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the unit rate of 13 houses visited in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 13 houses ÷ 3 hours = 4.33 houses per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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How do you find the number of items per ounce in a bag?

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Divide the total number of items by the total weight in ounces. For example, if there are 75 pieces of candy in a 15 oz bag, the calculation is 75 pieces ÷ 15 oz = 5 pieces per ounce.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the price per ounce if a jar of mayonnaise costs $2.99 for 30 oz?

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To find the price per ounce, divide the total price by the total ounces: $2.99 ÷ 30 oz = $0.10 per ounce.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If it costs $5 for 2 pounds of gravel, how do you find the cost per pound?

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Divide the total cost by the total weight in pounds: $5 ÷ 2 pounds = $2.50 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the importance of unit rates in real-life applications?

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Unit rates help compare different quantities and make informed decisions, such as finding the best price or understanding speed.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How can you express a unit rate as a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the total quantity and the denominator is the number of units. For example, 5/2 dollars per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the relationship between unit rates and ratios?

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Unit rates are a specific type of ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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