6th Grade Milestone - Unit Rates

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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 there are 120 customers in 6 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 6 = 20 customers per hour.

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If Ken can walk 40 dogs in 8 hours, how many dogs can he walk in one hour?

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5 dogs per hour.

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Charles can type 675 words in 9 minutes. How many words can he type per minute?

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75 words per minute.

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If Antonia can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can she type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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At the market, if 7 apples cost $4.55, what is the cost per apple?

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$0.65 per apple.

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What is the formula for finding the cost per item?

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Cost per item = Total cost ÷ Number of items.

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What does it mean to find a rate?

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Finding a rate means determining how much of one quantity corresponds to a unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, like per hour or per item.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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0.75 cups of flour per serving.

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How can unit rates help in real-life situations?

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Unit rates can help compare prices, speeds, and efficiencies, making it easier to make informed decisions.