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.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate of speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula to find the price per unit?

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Price per unit = Total price / Number of units.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 8 servings, how much flour is needed per serving?

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0.5 cups of flour per serving.

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What is the relationship between rates and ratios?

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A rate is a specific type of ratio that compares two quantities with different units.

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How can you express a rate as a fraction?

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A rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is one quantity and the denominator is the corresponding quantity with a different unit.

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If a person earns $240 for 30 hours of work, what is their hourly wage?

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$8 per hour.

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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 about costs, speeds, and other comparisons.

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How do you convert a rate to a unit rate?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator of the rate by the denominator.