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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, price per item).

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How do you calculate a unit rate from a given quantity and time?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the time taken to find the amount per unit of time (e.g., quantity/time).

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If Ben drinks 1/2 liter of tea every 2/3 of an hour, how do you find his drinking rate per hour?

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Convert the time to hours and divide the quantity by the time: (1/2) / (2/3) = (1/2) * (3/2) = 3/4 liters per hour.

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How can you express Jada's reading rate of 3/5 of a book in 1/4 of an hour as a unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the amount read by the time: (3/5) / (1/4) = (3/5) * (4/1) = 2 and 2/5 books per hour.

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What is the formula to find the number of pieces of candy per ounce in a bag?

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Divide the total number of pieces of candy by the total weight in ounces: pieces/ounces.

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How do you calculate Kyle's pie eating rate from 1/5 of a minute for 1/2 of a pie?

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To find the rate, divide the amount of pie eaten by the time: (1/2) / (1/5) = (1/2) * (5/1) = 2 and 1/2 pies per minute.

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What is the price per ounce if a 30 oz jar of mayonnaise costs $2.99?

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Divide the total price by the total ounces: $2.99 / 30 oz = $0.10 per ounce.

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Why is it important to understand unit rates in real-life applications?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons, budgeting, and evaluating costs or speeds in everyday situations.

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What is the relationship between unit rates and ratios?

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Unit rates are a specific type of ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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How can you convert a fraction to a unit rate?

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To convert a fraction to a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator and express it in terms of one unit.

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