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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 the unit rate from a total quantity and a total time?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the total time. For example, if a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours, the unit rate is 120 customers ÷ 8 hours = 15 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate of $40 for 5 pounds of concrete?

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The unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 pounds = $8 per pound.

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How do you find the price per gallon if you paid $15 for 6 gallons of gasoline?

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To find the price per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons: $15 ÷ 6 gallons = $2.50 per gallon.

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If Justin types 408 words in 4 minutes, how do you find his typing speed in words per minute?

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To find the typing speed, divide the total words by the total minutes: 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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The formula to find the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Total Units.

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How can you express a unit rate in different contexts?

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Unit rates can be expressed in various contexts such as speed (miles per hour), cost (dollars per item), or frequency (events per time period).

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What is the unit rate if a person runs 10 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 10 miles ÷ 2 hours = 5 miles per hour.

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How do you convert a ratio to a unit rate?

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To convert a ratio to a unit rate, divide both parts of the ratio by the second part to express it as 'per one unit' of the second quantity.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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The unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 5 gallons = 60 miles per gallon.

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