Unit Rate with Fractions

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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 cost per item.

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How do you calculate a unit rate with fractions?

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To calculate a unit rate with fractions, divide the numerator by the denominator of the fraction to find the rate per one unit.

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If a recipe calls for 1 cup of ingredient A for every 1/2 cup of ingredient B, how much of ingredient A is needed for 1 cup of ingredient B?

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You would need 2 cups of ingredient A for 1 cup of ingredient B.

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How do you find the weight gain rate of a baby in ounces per year if they gained 20 ounces in 2/3 of a year?

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To find the weight gain rate, divide the total weight gain (20 ounces) by the fraction of the year (2/3), then multiply by the reciprocal of that fraction to find the gain in 1 year.

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What is the formula to find out how much of a product is used in a full year if a fraction of it is used in a part of the year?

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The formula is: (Amount used) / (Fraction of the year used) = Total amount used in 1 year.

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If De'Yonna used 1/4 of a bottle of conditioner in 7/12 of a year, how much would she use in a full year?

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She would use 3/7 of a bottle of conditioner in a full year.

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How do you convert a fraction of a year into a full year for usage calculations?

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To convert, divide the amount used by the fraction of the year and then multiply by 1 (the whole year) to find the total amount used in a full year.

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If Kazion used 1/2 of a tube of toothpaste in 1/6 of a year, how many tubes would he use in a full year?

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Kazion would use 3 tubes of toothpaste in a full year.

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What is the significance of understanding unit rates in real-life applications?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons, budgeting, cooking, and understanding speeds or efficiencies in various contexts.

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How do you determine speed in meters per minute if a person swims 50 meters in 1/5 of a minute?

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To determine speed, divide the distance (50 meters) by the time (1/5 minute), which gives you 250 meters per minute.