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, such as miles per hour or cost per item.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity. For example, if 4 items cost $48, the unit rate is $48 ÷ 4 = $12 per item.

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What is the unit rate for 4 Baden volleyballs costing $48?

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The unit rate is $12 per Baden volleyball.

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If 7 Spalding volleyballs cost $91, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $13 per Spalding volleyball.

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How do you determine which option is a better deal when comparing unit rates?

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Compare the unit rates of each option; the one with the lower unit rate is the better deal.

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What is the unit rate for 1 wheel costing $7.00?

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The unit rate is $7.00 per wheel.

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If 12 cans of pop cost $24.00, what is the price per can?

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The price per can is $2.00.

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How do you find the price per kilogram if a bag of oranges weighs 3kg and costs $57.00?

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Divide the total cost by the weight: $57.00 ÷ 3kg = $19.00 per kg.

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What is the unit rate for Netflix offering $72.00 for 6 months?

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The unit rate is $12.00 per month for Netflix.

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What is the unit rate for Crave offering $36.00 for 3 months?

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The unit rate is $12.00 per month for Crave.