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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a unit rate?
Back
A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you buy 3 pounds of granola for $3.75, the unit rate is the cost per pound.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the unit rate?
Back
To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you spend $15 for 6 gallons of gasoline, the unit rate is $15 ÷ 6 = $2.50 per gallon.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of finding a unit rate?
Back
Finding a unit rate helps you compare prices or quantities to determine the better deal or to understand the cost per unit.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Oreos cost $2.98 for 15 oz, what is the unit rate?
Back
The unit rate is $2.98 ÷ 15 oz = $0.1993 per ounce.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Chips Ahoy cost $2.50 for 14 oz, what is the unit rate?
Back
The unit rate is $2.50 ÷ 14 oz = $0.1786 per ounce.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which is the better deal: Oreos or Chips Ahoy?
Back
Chips Ahoy is the better deal because it has a lower unit rate of $0.1786 per ounce compared to Oreos' $0.1993 per ounce.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the price per gallon if you paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline?
Back
The price per gallon is $15.00 ÷ 6 = $2.50 per gallon.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
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