Unit Rate Practice

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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 3 apples for $1.50, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you walk 12 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 12 miles ÷ 3 hours = 4 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour (240 miles ÷ 4 hours = 60 miles/hour).

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What is the unit rate of 408 words typed in 4 minutes?

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102 words per minute (408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words/minute).

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If you spend $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is the cost per pound?

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$1.25 per pound ($3.75 ÷ 3 pounds = $1.25/pound).

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How do you find the cost per item when given total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if you pay $279 for 9 tickets, the cost per ticket is $279 ÷ 9 = $31.

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If there are 45 seats in 9 rows, how many seats are in 1 row?

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5 seats per row (45 seats ÷ 9 rows = 5 seats/row).

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What is the formula for calculating unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 cakes, what is the unit rate of flour per cake?

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2 cups of flour per cake (4 cups ÷ 2 cakes = 2 cups/cake).

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How can unit rates help in making decisions?

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Unit rates allow for easy comparison of prices, speeds, or other quantities, helping to make informed decisions.