Unit Rates

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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 dollars per pound or miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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If 3 pounds of granola cost $3.75, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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The unit rate is $1.25 per pound.

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How do you find the unit rate of customers per hour if a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours?

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Divide the total number of customers (120) by the total hours (8): 120 ÷ 8 = 15 customers per hour.

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If hamburger costs $6 for 3 pounds, how much will 10 pounds cost?

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The unit rate is $2 per pound, so 10 pounds will cost 10 x $2 = $20.

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What is the unit rate of words typed per minute if Todd types 408 words in 4 minutes?

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Todd types 102 words per minute (408 ÷ 4 = 102).

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How do you calculate the cost of one movie ticket if 5 senior tickets cost $37.50?

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Divide the total cost ($37.50) by the number of tickets (5): $37.50 ÷ 5 = $7.50 per ticket.

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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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How can unit rates be used to compare prices of different products?

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By calculating the unit rate for each product, you can determine which product offers the best value for money.

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What is the unit rate of a car traveling 300 miles in 5 hours?

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour (300 ÷ 5 = 60).