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 you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 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 you have 50 apples for 5 baskets, the unit rate is 50 ÷ 5 = 10 apples per basket.

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If Doug read 231 pages in 8 hours, how many pages did he read in one hour?

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28.875 pages.

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If Joe made $113.55 after 5 days, how much did he make each day?

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$22.71.

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What is the cost per shirt if Samantha bought 20 shirts for $38.40?

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$1.92 per shirt.

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If there are 72 ounces for 6 steaks, how many ounces for each steak?

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12 ounces per steak.

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How many feet did a spider travel in 1 minute if it traveled 10 feet in 25 minutes?

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0.4 feet.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping or budgeting.

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Give an example of a unit rate in everyday life.

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An example of a unit rate is the price of gas, such as $3.50 per gallon.