Unit Rate

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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 a single unit.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item.

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If a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours, how do you find the unit rate of customers per hour?

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Divide 120 by 8 to get 15 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate if 6 movie tickets cost $30?

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The unit rate is $5 per ticket, calculated by dividing $30 by 6.

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What is the relationship between rates and unit rates?

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Rates compare two different quantities, while unit rates express one of those quantities as a single unit.

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When finding a unit rate, what operation do you perform?

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You divide the top number by the bottom number.

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Alycia earned $20.40 in 3 hours. How do you find her unit rate in dollars per hour?

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Divide $20.40 by 3 to get $6.80 per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 45 miles driven in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 15 miles per hour, calculated by dividing 45 by 3.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 loaves of bread, what is the unit rate of flour per loaf?

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The unit rate is 2 cups of flour per loaf, calculated by dividing 4 by 2.

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How can unit rates be useful in real-life situations?

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Unit rates help compare prices, speeds, and other quantities to make informed decisions.