Rates and Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate the unit cost per item?

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To calculate the unit cost, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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If you buy 15 pizzas for $97.50, what is the unit cost per pizza?

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$6.50 per pizza.

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What is the formula to find the speed of an object?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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If a car travels 50 miles in 1 hour, what is its speed?

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50 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed in miles per hour?

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It means the distance traveled in miles for every hour of travel.

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If Maya earns $10 an hour, how much will she earn in 15 hours?

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$150.

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What is the unit of measurement for speed?

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Miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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If a person travels 65 miles in 1 hour, what is their speed?

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65 miles per hour.

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What is the relationship between distance, speed, and time?

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Distance = Speed × Time.

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