Rate and Unit Rate

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What is a rate in mathematics?

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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 rate in which the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a given rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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If Ms. Munoz drove 100 miles in 4 hours, how do you find her speed in miles per hour?

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Divide the total miles (100) by the total hours (4) to get 25 miles per hour.

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What is the formula to find the number of items per row if there are a total number of items and rows?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of rows.

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If there are 45 seats in 9 rows, how many seats are in one row?

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There are 5 seats in one row (45 divided by 9).

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How do you find the cost per item when given the total cost and number of items?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items.

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If Kimberly pays 15 dollars for 3 books, how much does she pay for one book?

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She pays $5 for one book (15 divided by 3).

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What is the cost of one pen if 10 pens cost $50?

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The cost of one pen is $5 (50 divided by 10).

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What is the relationship between rates and unit rates?

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A unit rate is a specific type of rate that simplifies the comparison to one unit.