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 one unit. For example, if you can buy 5 apples for $10, 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 price by the total quantity. For example, if a 30 oz. jar of mayonnaise costs $2.99, the unit price is $2.99 ÷ 30 oz. = $0.10 per ounce.

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If it costs $5 to buy 2 pounds of fish tank gravel, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$2.50 per pound (calculated as $5 ÷ 2 pounds).

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What operation do you use to find the unit rate?

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Division.

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If Layla bought 3 soda cans for $2.55, how much does one can of soda cost?

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$0.85 (calculated as $2.55 ÷ 3 cans).

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute (calculated as 408 words ÷ 4 minutes).

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Cost ÷ Total Quantity.

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Why is it important to understand unit rates?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions when comparing prices and quantities, allowing for better budgeting and purchasing.

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What is the unit price of an item that costs $15 for 5 items?

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$3 per item (calculated as $15 ÷ 5 items).

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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 (calculated as 300 miles ÷ 5 hours).