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 when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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If Maya makes $10 an hour, how many hours will it take her to earn $150?

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15 hours.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the unit rate in dollars per pound if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete?

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$8 per pound.

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If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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After 3 hours, Ernie had travelled 195 miles. How far will he have travelled after 5 hours at the same speed?

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325 miles.

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What is the price of gas per gallon if it cost $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon gas tank?

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$3.60 per gallon.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount of Quantity 1 ÷ Total Amount of Quantity 2.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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How do you convert a total cost to a unit price?

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Divide the total cost by the number of units to find the cost per unit.

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