Unit Rate Word Problems
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a unit rate?
Back
A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you earn $10 for 2 hours of work, the unit rate is $5 per hour.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the unit rate from a word problem?
Back
To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you have 480 dollars earned in 32 hours, divide 480 by 32 to find the rate per hour.
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the problem 'In 32 hours, Shawn earned $480. How many dollars did he earn each hour?', what is the unit in the denominator?
Back
The unit in the denominator is 'hours'.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a plane ascends 4,500 feet in 90 seconds, how do you calculate the rate of ascent per second?
Back
Divide the total feet ascended (4,500) by the total seconds (90) to find the rate: 4,500 ÷ 90 = 50 feet per second.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to calculate the price per item?
Back
The formula is: Price per item = Total price ÷ Number of items.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Mike bought 4 pizzas for $68. How much did he pay for each pizza?
Back
He paid $17 for each pizza, calculated by dividing 68 by 4.
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CCSS.3.OA.D.8
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the price per basketball if John spent $36 to buy 4 basketballs?
Back
The price per basketball is $9, calculated by dividing 36 by 4.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
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