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 when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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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, ensuring the second quantity is 1.

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If 25 pens cost $1.00, what is the unit rate per pen?

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$0.04 per pen.

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What is the unit rate if a car travels 231 miles using 7 gallons of gas?

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33 miles per gallon.

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How many words can Justin type per minute if he types 408 words in 4 minutes?

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102 words per minute.

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What is the price per gallon if it costs $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon gas tank?

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$3.60 per gallon.

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If Jack jumps 40 times in 4 minutes, how many times does he jump in 1 minute?

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10 times.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping or budgeting.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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An example of a unit rate is the price of apples per pound.