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 you can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of items. For example, if a pack of 10 slices of cheese costs $2.48, the unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 = $0.248 per slice.

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If Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.248 per slice.

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If Velveeta cheese slices cost $3.18 for 12 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.265 per slice.

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Which is the better deal: Sargento or Velveeta cheese slices?

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Sargento is the better deal because it has a lower unit price.

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What is the unit rate for Elijah who earns $200 for 8 hours of work?

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$25 per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate of a speed?

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To find the unit rate of speed, divide the distance traveled by the time taken. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 2 hours = 30 miles per hour.

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If it snowed 14 inches in 5 hours, what is the unit rate of snowfall?

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2.8 inches per hour.

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What is the unit rate for Will who spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola?

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$1.25 per pound.

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How do you compare two unit rates?

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To compare two unit rates, calculate the unit rate for each and then compare the values. The lower value represents the better deal.