Finding the 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 price per item.

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How do you find the unit rate from a fraction?

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To find the unit rate from a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator and then adjust the result to reflect the desired unit (e.g., per hour, per mile).

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If a dog eats 1/3 of a bag of food in 1/2 week, how do you calculate how much it eats in 1 week?

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To find out how much the dog eats in 1 week, multiply the amount eaten in 1/2 week by 2, resulting in 2/3 of a bag.

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What is the formula to convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert a fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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How do you calculate the time taken to walk a certain distance at a given rate?

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To calculate the time taken, divide the total distance by the distance covered in a specific time frame.

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What is the relationship between speed, distance, and time?

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The relationship is defined by the formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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How do you express a rate in terms of gallons per minute?

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To express a rate in gallons per minute, divide the total gallons by the time in minutes.

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What is the process for finding the speed of a writer in pages per hour?

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To find the speed, divide the total number of pages written by the time taken in hours.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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What is the significance of using mixed numbers in rates?

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Mixed numbers provide a more intuitive understanding of quantities that are greater than one, making it easier to visualize and interpret rates.