Calculating Unit Rates in 6th Grade Math

This video tutorial covers the concept of unit rates, explaining how to calculate them using various examples. It begins with a general introduction to unit rates, followed by specific examples such as calculating the unit price of a book set, determining the distance per time for a hiker, and finding the cost per donut. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of the next lesson on solving word problems with unit rates.

What is a unit rate?

• A rate that cannot be simplified

• A rate with the second quantity as one unit

• A rate with the second quantity more than one unit

• A rate where both quantities are equal

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How do you calculate the unit rate of miles traveled per hour?

• Add the miles to the hours

• Multiply the miles by the hours

• Divide the miles by the hours

• Subtract the miles from the hours

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If you travel 248 miles in 4 hours, how many miles do you travel per hour?

• 64 miles

• 60 miles

• 58 miles

• 62 miles

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What is the unit price of yogurt per ounce if 6 ounces cost 12 cents?

• 2 cents

• 12 cents

• 72 cents

• 6 cents

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How much does one book cost if four books are bought for $22?

• $4.50

• $5.00

• $6.00

• $5.50

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What is the distance hiked per minute if 2.8 miles are hiked in 40 minutes?

• 7 miles

• 0.7 miles

• 0.07 miles

• 0.007 miles

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How much does each donut cost if 15 donuts are bought for $6.75?

• $0.45

• $0.75

• $0.15

• $1.00

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What is the unit rate when calculating cost per item?

• The total cost minus the number of items

• The number of items multiplied by the total cost

• The total cost plus the number of items

• The total cost divided by the number of items

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What does 'per' indicate in terms of unit rate?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

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What is the correct way to find the unit rate from a word problem?

• Multiplying both quantities

• Adding both quantities together

• Dividing the first quantity by the second quantity

• Guessing the rate based on context

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