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, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you calculate speed in miles per hour?

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Speed in miles per hour is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled (in miles) by the total time taken (in hours). Formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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If Hadley drove 260 miles in 4 hours, what is her speed?

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Hadley's speed is 65 miles per hour, calculated as 260 miles / 4 hours.

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What does the slope of a graph represent in terms of rate of change?

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The slope of a graph represents the rate of change, indicating how much one variable changes in relation to another.

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In the equation c = 3.5p, what does each variable represent?

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In the equation, c represents the cost of potato salad, and p represents the weight in pounds.

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How do you find the unit rate from a table of values?

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To find the unit rate from a table, divide the value of the dependent variable by the value of the independent variable for each entry.

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What is the unit rate if a car travels 180 miles in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour, calculated as 180 miles / 3 hours.

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

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Unit rates help compare different quantities and make informed decisions, such as determining the best price per item or the fastest speed.

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How can you convert a rate to a unit rate?

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To convert a rate to a unit rate, divide both the numerator and denominator by the denominator's value to express the rate per one unit.

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What is the unit rate for 15 movies costing $75?

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The unit rate is $5 per movie, calculated as $75 / 15 movies.