Rates: 6th Grade

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different units, such as miles per hour or dollars per pound.

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How do you convert pounds to tons?

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To convert pounds to tons, divide the number of pounds by 2000. For example, 15700 pounds is 15700 ÷ 2000 = 7.85 tons.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is the amount of one quantity per one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' (e.g., dollars per hour).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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How do you calculate the price per gallon of gas?

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To find the price per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons. For example, $46.80 ÷ 13 gallons = $3.60 per gallon.

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What is the formula to find unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount ÷ Number of Units.

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How do you convert milligrams to grams?

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To convert milligrams to grams, divide the number of milligrams by 1000. For example, 2000 mg = 2000 ÷ 1000 = 2 g.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If a truck weighs 15700 pounds, how many tons does it weigh?

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7 tons.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What is the unit rate of Alycia's earnings?

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$6.80 per hour.

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How do you find the cost per pound?

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To find the cost per pound, divide the total cost by the total weight in pounds.

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

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$1.25 per pound.

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