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 a cost per item or a rate per time.

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How do you calculate the cost per item?

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To calculate the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items purchased.

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If 4 students spent a total of $9.40 on lunches, how do you find out how much each student spent?

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Divide the total amount spent ($9.40) by the number of students (4) to find the cost per student.

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What is the formula to find the rate of travel?

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The formula to find the rate of travel is: Rate = Distance / Time.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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If a spider travels 10 feet in 25 minutes, how do you find the distance traveled in 1 minute?

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Divide the total distance (10 feet) by the total time (25 minutes) to find the distance traveled in 1 minute.

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What is the cost of one juice box if an 8 pack costs $4?

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To find the cost of one juice box, divide the total cost ($4) by the number of juice boxes (8).

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What is the significance of unit rates in real-life applications?

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

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How can you express $0.50 in cents?

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$0.50 can be expressed as 50 cents.

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What is the relationship between unit rates and proportions?

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Unit rates can be used to set up proportions, allowing for comparisons between different ratios.