Unit 7 Unit Rates 2024

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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 a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if 12 gallons of gas cost $33, the unit rate is $33 ÷ 12 gallons = $2.75 per gallon.

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What is the better buy: 12 ounces for $1.92 or 20 ounces for $3.00?

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20 ounces for $3.00 is the better buy because the unit price is lower.

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If you have 44 stickers spread evenly across 4 pages, how many stickers are on each page?

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11 stickers per page.

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What operation do you use to find speed in miles per hour?

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Division. You divide the distance traveled by the time taken.

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If Kevin travels 195 miles in 3 hours, how far will he travel in 5 hours at the same speed?

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325 miles.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What does it mean if two items have the same unit rate?

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It means that the cost per unit is the same for both items, making them equally good buys.

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How do you determine which gas station offers the better deal?

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Calculate the unit price for each option and compare them.

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What is the unit price of 5 gallons of gas for $14?

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$14 ÷ 5 gallons = $2.80 per gallon.