Unit Rates/Complex Fractions

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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 single unit. For example, if you can buy 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a pack of 12 cookies costs $3.00, the unit price is $3.00 ÷ 12 = $0.25 per cookie.

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What is the unit price of Sargento cheese slices if they cost $2.48 for 10 slices?

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$2.48 ÷ 10 = $0.248 per slice.

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What is the unit price of Velveeta cheese slices if they cost $3.18 for 12 slices?

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$3.18 ÷ 12 = $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 of $0.248 per slice compared to Velveeta's $0.265.

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

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Divide the total words by the total minutes: 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of Elijah's earnings if he earns $200 for 8 hours of work?

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$200 ÷ 8 hours = $25 per hour.

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What is a complex fraction?

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A complex fraction is a fraction that has a fraction in the numerator, denominator, or both.

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How do you simplify a complex fraction?

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To simplify a complex fraction, find a common denominator for the fractions in the numerator and denominator, then simplify.

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What is the simplified form of the complex fraction 10/36?

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The simplified form is 5/18.