Unit Rate/Unit Price

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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 you can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 15 pizzas cost $97.50, the unit price per pizza is $97.50 ÷ 15 = $6.50.

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If Natalie pays 15 dollars for 3 books, how much does she pay for 1 book?

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$5

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If Adam paid $28 for 7 golf balls, how much did he pay for 1 golf ball?

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$4

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Harry mowed eight lawns and earned $96. How much did he earn for each lawn?

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$12

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A train can travel 1,230 miles in 5 hours. What is the unit rate that the train is traveling per hour?

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246 mph

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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The formula to find the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions about purchases, comparing prices, and understanding rates of speed, efficiency, and productivity.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 6 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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50 mph

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to make 12 cookies, how much flour is needed for 1 cookie?

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1/3 cup of flour per cookie.