Unit Rate And 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 a quantity of one. For example, if you can buy 4 apples for $2, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you earn $30 for 5 hours of work, the unit rate is $30 ÷ 5 = $6 per hour.

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What is the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of a product. It helps consumers compare prices of different sizes or brands.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a 12-pack of soda costs $6, the unit price is $6 ÷ 12 = $0.50 per soda.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour (300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles/hour).

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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0.75 cups of flour per serving (3 cups ÷ 4 servings = 0.75 cups/serving).

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What is the unit rate of 50 miles in 2 hours?

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25 miles per hour (50 miles ÷ 2 hours = 25 miles/hour).

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If a store sells 24 cans of soda for $12, what is the unit price per can?

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$0.50 per can ($12 ÷ 24 cans = $0.50/can).

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How do you convert a total cost to a unit price?

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Divide the total cost by the total number of items to find the cost per item.

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If a person earns $45 for 6 hours of work, what is their hourly wage?

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$7.50 per hour ($45 ÷ 6 hours = $7.50/hour).