Understanding Unit Rates

This video tutorial from Mathcation explains how to solve unit rate problems. It begins with an introduction to unit rates, followed by three practice problems: calculating rainfall per hour, determining the cost per can of soda, and finding the price per candy bar. Each problem is solved step-by-step, emphasizing the importance of having a '1' in the denominator to identify a unit rate. The video concludes with additional resources for further practice.

What is the first step in solving a unit rate problem?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

• Write the ratio as a fraction

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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Why must the denominator be 1 in a unit rate?

• To make calculations easier

• To make the numerator larger

• To ensure the rate is per one unit

• To simplify the fraction

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

In the Chicago rainfall problem, how many inches did it rain per hour?

• 4.2 inches

• 3.0 inches

• 2.4 inches

• 1.5 inches

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What operation is performed on both the numerator and denominator to find the unit rate?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

How much does each can of soda cost in the second practice problem?

• $0.15

• $0.30

• $0.20

• $0.25

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

Why do we divide by the denominator in the soda cost problem?

• To make the numerator larger

• To find the cost per one soda

• To reduce the fraction

• To increase the denominator

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

What is the price of each candy bar in the third practice problem?

• $1.50

• $2.00

• $2.50

• $3.00

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

In the candy bar problem, what is the result of dividing 30 by 15?

• 2

• 2.5

• 1.5

• 1

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the purpose of having a 1 in the denominator for unit rates?

• To make the fraction easier to read

• To ensure the rate is per one unit

• To make the numerator smaller

• To simplify the calculation

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Where can you find additional resources for practicing unit rates?

• mathresources.com

• unitratetutorials.com

• mathcation.com

• unitratepractice.com

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