Unit Rates

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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 gallon or price per item.

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How do you calculate miles per gallon (mpg)?

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To calculate miles per gallon, divide the total miles driven by the total gallons of gas used.

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If a car travels 231 miles using 7 gallons of gas, what is the mileage?

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33 miles per gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to find the price per item?

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Price per item = Total price ÷ Number of items.

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If 8 Pepsi products cost $14.00, what is the price per product?

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$1.75 per product.

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What does it mean to work at a faster rate?

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Working at a faster rate means completing more tasks in the same amount of time compared to another rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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If a teacher grades 25 assignments in 20 minutes, how many assignments does he grade in 30 minutes?

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He grades 37.5 assignments in 30 minutes, which is a slower rate than grading 36 assignments in 30 minutes.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate the price per gallon of gas?

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Price per gallon = Total cost ÷ Total gallons.

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If it costs $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon gas tank, what is the price of gas per gallon?

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$3.60 per gallon.

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What is the definition of speed in terms of distance and time?

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Speed is the distance traveled divided by the time taken, often expressed in miles per hour (mph).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B