Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 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 first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 72 ounces for 6 steaks, divide 72 by 6 to find the unit rate of 12 ounces per steak.

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If there are 72 ounces for 6 steaks, how many ounces for each steak would that be?

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12 ounces.

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The Miller's drove 510 miles in 8.5 hours. How many miles did they travel in just one hour?

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60 miles.

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Samantha bought 20 shirts for $38.40. What was the cost per shirt?

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$1.92.

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Four students spent $9.40 on school lunches. How much did each student spend if they each bought the same lunch?

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$2.35.

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A spider traveled 10 feet in 25 minutes. At this rate, how many feet did it travel in 1 minute?

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0.4 feet.

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What is the formula for finding the unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price / Quantity. This helps to determine the cost per single item.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speed, and evaluating costs.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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An example of a unit rate is the price of gas, such as $3.50 per gallon.