Rates and Unit Rates

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different units or measurements.

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How do you calculate the rate in miles per hour?

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To calculate the rate in miles per hour, divide the total distance traveled by the total time taken in hours.

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If Alicia traveled 182.4 miles in 3 hours, what is her speed in miles per hour?

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60.8 miles per hour.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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Is the statement 'Seth makes 20 baskets per game' expressed as a unit rate?

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Yes, it is expressed as a unit rate.

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How do you find the total cost of renting a car for multiple days?

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Multiply the cost of the first day by 1 and the cost of each additional day by the number of additional days.

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If it costs $50 to rent a car for the first day and $25 for each additional day, how much does it cost to rent for 6 days?

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$175.

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How do you calculate the number of pages written per hour?

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Divide the total number of pages written by the total time taken in hours.

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If Henry can write 5 ¼ pages in 3 hours, how many pages does he write per hour?

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1.75 pages per hour.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rates?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.