Find Unit Rate

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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 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 you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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What is the unit rate of 500 words in 5 minutes?

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The unit rate is 100 words per minute, calculated by dividing 500 words by 5 minutes.

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If a car travels 286 miles in 2 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 143 miles per hour, calculated by dividing 286 miles by 2 hours.

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How do you convert feet to yards?

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To convert feet to yards, divide the number of feet by 3, since there are 3 feet in 1 yard.

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What is the unit rate of $16.52 for 6 yards of cloth?

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The unit rate is $2.75 per yard, calculated by dividing $16.52 by 6 yards.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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The formula for finding a unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is it important to find unit rates in real-life situations?

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Finding unit rates helps compare prices, speeds, and efficiencies, allowing for better decision-making.

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How can you determine which deal is better when comparing unit rates?

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Calculate the unit rate for each deal and compare them; the lower unit rate indicates the better deal.

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What is the unit rate of 100 feet in yards?

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The unit rate is 33.33 yards, calculated by dividing 100 feet by 3.