Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

Back

To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units (slices, items, etc.).

Front

If Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, what is the unit price?

Back

The unit price is $0.248 per slice.

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If Velveeta cheese slices cost $3.18 for 12 slices, what is the unit price?

Back

The unit price is $0.265 per slice.

Front

Which is the better deal: Sargento or Velveeta cheese slices?

Back

Sargento is the better deal because it has a lower unit price.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the speed by the time to find the total distance.

Front

If Ernie travels 195 miles in 3 hours, what is his speed in miles per hour?

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His speed is 65 miles per hour (195 miles / 3 hours).

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If Ernie continues at the same speed, how far will he travel in 5 hours?

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He will travel 325 miles (65 miles/hour * 5 hours).

Front

How do you calculate words typed per minute?

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Divide the total number of words by the total time in minutes.

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If Justin types 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words does he type per minute?

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He types 102 words per minute (408 words / 4 minutes).