Rate & Unit Rate

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What is a rate?

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

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a type of rate that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the quantity to find the cost per unit.

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What is the unit rate for 4 dollars for 10 pounds of potatoes?

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The unit rate is 0.40 dollars per pound.

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How do you determine which option is a better buy when comparing prices?

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

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If 3 pizzas cost 33 dollars, what is the cost per pizza?

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The cost per pizza is 11 dollars.

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If 7 pizzas cost 75.25 dollars, what is the cost per pizza?

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The cost per pizza is approximately 10.75 dollars.

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Who is the faster runner: Joan who runs 6 miles in 8 minutes or Jordan who runs 9 miles in 11 minutes?

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Jordan is the faster runner.

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How do you calculate speed in miles per minute?

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Divide the distance in miles by the time in minutes.

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If Amoyae texts 800 words in 10 minutes, what is the texting rate in words per minute?

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The texting rate is 80 words per minute.