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 where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you can buy 5 apples for $10, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total quantity?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if there are 75 pieces of candy in a 15 oz bag, the unit rate is 75 pieces ÷ 15 oz = 5 pieces per ounce.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor. For example, the ratio 20 to 25 simplifies to 4 to 5.

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How do you find the better deal between two prices?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, such as per ounce, per slice, or per item. It helps consumers compare prices effectively.

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If Henry can write 5 ¼ pages in 3 hours, how do you find his writing rate per hour?

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To find the writing rate per hour, divide the total pages by the total hours. 5 ¼ pages ÷ 3 hours = 1.75 pages per hour.

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What is the formula to calculate unit price?

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The formula to calculate unit price is: Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Number of Units.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second. For example, the ratio of 2 to 3 can be written as 2:3.

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How can you express a ratio in different forms?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form, with a colon, or with the word 'to'. For example, the ratio 2:3 can be expressed as 2/3 or '2 to 3'.