Math 7 - UNIT FLASHCARD - UNIT RATES and COMPARING

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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.

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If a 5-pound bag of cat food costs $11, what is the unit price per pound?

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$2.20 per pound.

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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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A store sees 120 customers in 8 hours. What is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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15 customers per hour.

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Find the unit rate: 150 pieces of candy for 25 students.

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6 pieces/student.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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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.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price of an item is the cost per single unit of measure, such as per pound, per liter, etc.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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Divide the total price by the total number of units.