Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 25 trucks unloaded in 5 hours, the unit rate is 25 trucks ÷ 5 hours = 5 trucks/hour.

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What is the unit rate for 8 packs of paper costing $6.40?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the number of packs: $6.40 ÷ 8 packs = $0.80 per pack.

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If a train travels 1,230 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is 1,230 miles ÷ 5 hours = 246 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate for renting a bike that costs $79.80 for 6 hours?

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The unit rate is $79.80 ÷ 6 hours = $13.30 per hour.

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How do you determine which deal is better when comparing prices?

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To determine the better deal, calculate the unit rate for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit rate is the better deal.

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What is the unit rate for 57.2 gallons of paint divided among 4 containers?

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The unit rate is 57.2 gallons ÷ 4 containers = 14.3 gallons per container.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed in miles per hour?

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It means the distance traveled in miles for every hour of travel time.

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If a car uses 15 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the unit rate of miles per gallon?

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The unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 15 gallons = 20 miles per gallon.

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What is the unit rate for 10 apples costing $5.00?

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The unit rate is $5.00 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.