Unit Rate/Unit Price

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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 one unit. For example, if you earn $12 for mowing 1 lawn, your unit rate is $12 per lawn.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the total quantity. For example, if you spend $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, the unit price is $3.75 ÷ 3 = $1.25 per pound.

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If a person can bike 24 miles in 2 hours, how do you find the speed in miles per hour?

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To find the speed in miles per hour, divide the total miles by the total hours. In this case, 24 miles ÷ 2 hours = 12 miles per hour.

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What is the formula to find the number of items per unit?

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The formula is: Number of items per unit = Total number of items ÷ Total number of units.

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If Josh reads 100 pages in 5 days, how do you find the number of pages he reads per day?

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Divide the total pages by the number of days: 100 pages ÷ 5 days = 20 pages per day.

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What is the unit rate of 45 seats in 9 rows?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total number of seats by the number of rows: 45 seats ÷ 9 rows = 5 seats per row.

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How do you express a unit rate in a real-world context?

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A unit rate can be expressed in various contexts, such as speed (miles per hour), cost (dollars per item), or efficiency (tasks per hour).

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What is the significance of unit rates in everyday life?

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Unit rates help us compare prices, understand speeds, and make informed decisions about purchases and time management.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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To find the unit rate, divide the distance by the time: 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit price of an item that costs $4.50 for 6 items?

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The unit price is calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of items: $4.50 ÷ 6 = $0.75 per item.