Big Ideas - Unit Rates (6.RP.2)

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity of one item by the total quantity of another item. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour (300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles/hour).

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What is the unit rate of 12 cookies for $3?

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$0.25 per cookie ($3 ÷ 12 cookies = $0.25/cookie).

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If a person can read 240 pages in 4 days, how many pages do they read per day?

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60 pages per day (240 pages ÷ 4 days = 60 pages/day).

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What is the unit rate of 50 pounds of rice for $100?

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$2 per pound ($100 ÷ 50 pounds = $2/pound).

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If a factory produces 500 toys in 10 hours, how many toys does it produce per hour?

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50 toys per hour (500 toys ÷ 10 hours = 50 toys/hour).

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How do you find the unit rate when given a total cost and total quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the total quantity to find the cost per unit.

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If a cyclist rides 150 miles in 3 days, how many miles does he ride per day?

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50 miles per day (150 miles ÷ 3 days = 50 miles/day).

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What is the unit rate of 80 apples for $40?

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$0.50 per apple ($40 ÷ 80 apples = $0.50/apple).

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