Finding unit rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something (e.g., miles per hour, dollars per item).

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost of the item by the total number of units (e.g., cost per pound, cost per ounce).

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If a 5-pound bag of cat food costs $11, what is the unit price per pound?

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$2.20 per pound.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate of earnings per hour?

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Unit rate = Total earnings / Total hours worked.

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If Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, what is his unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$25 per hour.

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How do you determine the unit rate of spending per hour during an activity?

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Unit rate = Total money spent / Total hours spent on the activity.

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If John spends $9 on water, $5 on protein bars, and $3 on peanuts for a hike lasting 4 hours, what is the unit rate of money spent per hour?

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$4.25 per hour of hiking.

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What is the process to compare unit prices of different sizes of the same product?

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Calculate the unit price for each size by dividing the total price by the total weight or volume, then compare the results.

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If a 10-ounce bag of jellybeans costs $1.99 and an 18-ounce bag costs $2.99, how do you find which is the better buy?

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Calculate the unit price for each: 10-ounce bag = $0.199 per ounce; 18-ounce bag = $0.166 per ounce. The 18-ounce bag is the better buy.

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What is the unit price of an item that costs $40 for 5 pounds?

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$8 per pound.