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 a quantity of one. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 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 price by the number of units. For example, if a pack of 10 slices of cheese costs $2.48, the unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 = $0.248 per slice.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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The formula for finding the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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What does the term 'quotient' refer to in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in the division 48 ÷ 8, the quotient is 6.

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How do you find the price per ounce of a product?

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To find the price per ounce, divide the total price by the total number of ounces. For example, if a jar of mayonnaise costs $2.99 and contains 30 ounces, the price per ounce is $2.99 ÷ 30 = $0.0997 per ounce.

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What is the unit rate of pay if someone earns $300 for 6 hours of work?

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The unit rate of pay is $300 ÷ 6 hours = $50 per hour.

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If you buy 6 gallons of gasoline for $15.00, how much do you pay per gallon?

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The price per gallon is $15.00 ÷ 6 gallons = $2.50 per gallon.

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What is the difference between unit price and total price?

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The unit price is the cost for one unit of a product, while the total price is the cost for multiple units.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour and makes 8 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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The unit rate of flour per serving is 4 cups ÷ 8 servings = 0.5 cups per serving.