Finding 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. It is often written as 'per' one thing.

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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate from a ratio, divide the first quantity by the second quantity.

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If a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours, what is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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15 customers per hour.

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What must be true about a unit rate?

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It is always 'per' one thing.

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You can buy 36 cookies for $4. What is the unit rate in cookies per dollar?

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9 cookies per dollar.

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If you have the ratio of $30 to 5 hours of work, what operation will you use to find a unit rate?

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Division.

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Alycia earned $20.40 in 3 hours. What is her unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$6.80 per hour.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time or Total Cost.

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Why is it important to understand unit rates?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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Speed is a common unit rate, such as 60 miles per hour.