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 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 15 dollars for 3 pizzas, the unit rate is 15 ÷ 3 = 5 dollars per pizza.

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If you pay $30 for 10 pounds of apples, what is the unit rate?

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$3 per pound.

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 2 hours?

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30 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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30 miles per gallon.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'per item'?

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It means the cost or quantity is being compared to one single item, making it easier to understand the value of each individual item.

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How can unit rates help in making decisions?

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Unit rates allow consumers to compare prices and make informed choices about purchases, helping them to find the best deals.

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If you buy 4 notebooks for $12, what is the price per notebook?

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$3 per notebook.

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What is the unit rate of 80 kilometers in 4 hours?

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20 kilometers per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour to make 12 cookies, what is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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0.25 cups of flour per cookie.