Unit Rate

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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 quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, ensuring the second quantity is one.

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If a dog eats 0.5 pounds of food every 50 minutes, how do you find the unit rate of food eaten per minute?

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Divide 0.5 pounds by 50 minutes to find the unit rate: 0.5 / 50 = 0.01 pounds per minute.

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If Justin types 408 words in 4 minutes, how do you find his typing speed in words per minute?

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Divide 408 words by 4 minutes: 408 / 4 = 102 words per minute.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price is the cost of one unit of a product, calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of units.

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How do you find the unit price of candy bars if 15 bars cost $37.50?

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Divide $37.50 by 15 bars: $37.50 / 15 = $2.50 per candy bar.

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If Ben plays basketball 6 times in 3 weeks, how do you find his rate of play per week?

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Divide 6 games by 3 weeks: 6 / 3 = 2 games per week.

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How do you calculate how many times Ben plays in 10 weeks?

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Multiply his weekly rate by 10 weeks: 2 games/week * 10 weeks = 20 games.

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

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A common example is speed, such as miles per hour (mph), which tells you how many miles you travel in one hour.

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If Lilly washes 26 mugs every 4 minutes, how do you find her unit rate?

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Divide 26 mugs by 4 minutes: 26 / 4 = 6.5 mugs per minute.