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. It is often used to determine the cost per item or the speed per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the total quantity. For example, if a 10-ounce bag of chips costs $2.50, the unit price is $2.50 ÷ 10 = $0.25 per ounce.

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If a coffee shop sells 30 ounces for $9.95, what is the unit price per ounce?

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The unit price is $9.95 ÷ 30 = $0.33 per ounce.

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If a coffee shop sells 12 ounces for $3.50, what is the unit price per ounce?

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The unit price is $3.50 ÷ 12 = $0.29 per ounce.

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What is the unit rate if Will spends $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola?

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The unit rate is $3.75 ÷ 3 = $1.25 per pound.

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How do you find the unit rate of earnings per hour?

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To find the unit rate of earnings per hour, divide the total earnings by the total hours worked. For example, if Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours, the unit rate is $200 ÷ 8 = $25 per hour.

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What is the unit price for Sargento cheese slices if they cost $2.48 for 10 slices?

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The unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 = $0.248 per slice.

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What is the unit price for Velveeta cheese slices if they cost $3.18 for 12 slices?

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The unit price is $3.18 ÷ 12 = $0.265 per slice.

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Which is the better deal: Sargento cheese slices or Velveeta cheese slices?

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Sargento is the better deal because its unit price ($0.248 per slice) is lower than Velveeta's ($0.265 per slice).

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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Justin can type 408 ÷ 4 = 102 words per minute.