Unit Rates

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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 a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if there are 120 customers in 6 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 6 = 20 customers per hour.

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What is the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost of one item or one unit of measure. It helps compare prices of different quantities.

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If a store sells 10 apples for $5, what is the unit price per apple?

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The unit price per apple is $5 ÷ 10 = $0.50 per apple.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a straight line?

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A straight line on a graph indicates a constant rate of change, meaning the relationship between the two quantities is proportional.

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If a person earns $15 for 3 hours of work, what is their hourly rate?

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The hourly rate is $15 ÷ 3 = $5 per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 45 miles in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 45 miles ÷ 3 hours = 15 miles per hour.

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How can you determine if a statement about a graph is true or false?

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To determine if a statement about a graph is true or false, analyze the data points and the relationship they represent.

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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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The unit rate is 4 cups ÷ 2 cakes = 2 cups of flour per cake.