Finding Rates/Unit Rates from a Graph

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What does the unit rate represent?

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The unit rate represents the amount of one quantity per one unit of another quantity, indicating how much of one item is associated with a single unit of another.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a graph?

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To calculate the unit rate from a graph, identify the change in the dependent variable (y-axis) and divide it by the change in the independent variable (x-axis) for a specific interval.

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What is the unit rate if 30 miles are driven in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 15 miles per hour.

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What does a unit rate of $12 per ticket mean in a theater context?

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It means that for every ticket sold, the theater earns $12.

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If a graph shows that 5 pounds of apples cost $10, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $2 per pound of apples.

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

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speed, and evaluating costs.

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How can unit rates be used to compare different products?

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Unit rates allow consumers to compare the cost per unit of different products, helping them to determine which is the better deal.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If a car travels 240 miles on 8 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate of miles per gallon?

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The unit rate is 30 miles per gallon.

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In a recipe, if 4 cups of flour are needed 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.