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 1.

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If Henry can write 5 ¼ pages in 3 hours, how many pages does he write per hour?

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1.75 pages per hour.

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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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What is the price per gallon if I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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Lynnette can wash 95 cars in 5 days. How many cars does she wash each day?

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19 cars per day.

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

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$8 per pound.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions about purchases, comparing prices, and understanding rates of work or speed.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.