Unit Rates and Unit Price Problems

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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 a quantity of one. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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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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What is the unit rate of 40 jumps in 4 minutes?

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The unit rate is 10 jumps per minute, calculated by dividing 40 jumps by 4 minutes.

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If Rose spent $2.00 for 20 pieces of gum, what is the price per piece?

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The price per piece is $2.00 ÷ 20 = $0.10 per piece.

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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 / Total Cost.

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How do you determine who got the better deal when comparing prices?

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To determine who got the better deal, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The lower unit price indicates the better deal.

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If Ilana made $45 for 6 hours of babysitting, how much does she make per hour?

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Ilana makes $7.50 per hour, calculated by dividing $45 by 6 hours.

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What is the unit price of 8 Pepsi products purchased for $14.00?

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The unit price is $1.75 per product, calculated by dividing $14.00 by 8.

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What does it mean if a unit price is lower?

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A lower unit price means you are paying less for each individual item, indicating a better value.

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How can you express a unit rate as a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the total quantity and the denominator is 1. For example, 60 miles per hour can be written as 60/1.