Rate & Unit Rate

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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 the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity of one item by the total quantity of another item. For example, if a car travels 440 miles in 8 hours, the unit rate is 440 miles ÷ 8 hours = 55 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 440 miles in 8 hours, what is the unit rate?

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55 miles in 1 hour.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate for 4 dollars for 10 pounds of potatoes?

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$0.40 per pound.

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Which vehicle gets better gas mileage: 175 miles in 5 gallons or 315 miles in 9 gallons?

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They get the SAME gas mileage.

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A store sees 120 customers in 8 hours. What is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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15 customers per hour.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity of Item A ÷ Total Quantity of Item B.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is higher?

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A higher unit rate indicates a greater quantity of the first item per unit of the second item, suggesting better efficiency or value.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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An example of a unit rate is the price per item, such as $2 for 1 apple, which is a unit rate of $2 per apple.