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 dollars per pound.

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How do you calculate a unit rate from a total quantity?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 40 dollars for 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is 40 ÷ 5 = 8 dollars per pound.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 3 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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To find the speed, divide the distance by the time: 240 miles ÷ 3 hours = 80 miles per hour.

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How many words can Julie type in an hour if she types 300 words in 5 minutes?

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If Julie types 300 words in 5 minutes, she can type 3600 words in an hour (300 words ÷ 5 minutes = 60 words per minute; 60 words/minute × 60 minutes = 3600 words).

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What is the formula to find the price per item?

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The formula to find the price per item is: Total Price ÷ Number of Items.

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If you spend $60 on 4 pounds of apples, what is the unit price per pound?

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The unit price per pound is $60 ÷ 4 pounds = $15 per pound.

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How do you convert a rate given in minutes to an hourly rate?

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To convert a rate from minutes to an hourly rate, multiply the rate by the number of minutes in an hour (60 minutes). For example, if you can type 300 words in 5 minutes, you multiply by 12 (60 ÷ 5) to find the hourly rate.

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What is the unit rate if a family buys 6 tickets for $240?

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The unit rate is $240 ÷ 6 tickets = $40 per ticket.

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How do you find the total distance traveled if you know the speed and time?

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To find the total distance traveled, multiply the speed by the time: Distance = Speed × Time.

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If a car travels at a speed of 55 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2.5 hours?

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The distance traveled is 55 miles/hour × 2.5 hours = 137.5 miles.