Use Unit Rates to Solve Problems

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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, like miles per hour or cost per item.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if 10 apples cost $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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If Leah grew 6 plants with 2 seed packets, how many plants can she grow with 1 seed packet?

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Leah can grow 3 plants with 1 seed packet (6 plants ÷ 2 seed packets = 3 plants per seed packet).

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If Tommy jarred 10 liters of jam in 2 days, how much jam does he jar per day?

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Tommy jars 5 liters of jam per day (10 liters ÷ 2 days = 5 liters per day).

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If Yoshi took 6 quizzes over 3 weeks, how many quizzes does he take per week?

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Yoshi takes 2 quizzes per week (6 quizzes ÷ 3 weeks = 2 quizzes per week).

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If Cara's graduation picnic costs $16 for 8 attendees, how much does it cost per attendee?

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It costs $2 per attendee ($16 ÷ 8 attendees = $2 per attendee).

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If Krystyn walked 10 kilometers in 2 trips, how many kilometers does she walk per trip?

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Krystyn walks 5 kilometers per trip (10 kilometers ÷ 2 trips = 5 kilometers per trip).

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If Leah needs to grow 9 plants, how many seed packets does she need if she can grow 3 plants per packet?

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Leah needs 3 seed packets (9 plants ÷ 3 plants per packet = 3 packets).

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If Tommy spent 4 days making jam and jars 20 liters, how much jam does he jar per day?

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Tommy jars 5 liters of jam per day (20 liters ÷ 4 days = 5 liters per day).

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If Yoshi wants to take 20 quizzes and takes 2 quizzes per week, how many weeks will it take?

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It will take Yoshi 10 weeks (20 quizzes ÷ 2 quizzes per week = 10 weeks).