LT3.01A Unit Rates (Practice)

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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 quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you have 150 apples and 3 baskets, the unit rate is 150 apples ÷ 3 baskets = 50 apples per basket.

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If Mike walks 5 miles per hour, how far will he travel in 3 hours and 30 minutes?

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17.5 miles.

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What is the unit rate of Jackie who completes 600 jumps in 3 minutes?

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200 jumps per minute.

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How many feet of fencing does John paint per hour if he paints 80 feet in 3 hours?

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20 feet per hour.

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If a robot picks apples at a rate of 43.2 apples per minute, how long will it take to pick 216 apples?

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5 minutes.

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How do you find the total distance traveled when given a speed and time?

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Multiply the speed by the time. For example, if the speed is 5 miles per hour and the time is 3.5 hours, the distance is 5 miles/hour × 3.5 hours = 17.5 miles.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time.

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If Joan types 126 words in 6 minutes, how many words does she type per minute?

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21 words per minute.

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

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Unit rates help compare different quantities and make informed decisions, such as determining the best price per item or the fastest speed.