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 where one of the quantities is expressed as a quantity of one. For example, if you can buy 3 apples for $1, the unit rate is $0.33 per apple.

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

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity. For example, if 12 pencils cost $3.60, divide $3.60 by 12 to find the cost per pencil.

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If Kiontre reads 100 pages in 5 days, how many pages does he read in 1 day?

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20 pages per day.

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What is the unit rate in dollars per pound if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete?

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$8 per pound.

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How do you calculate the number of items per row if there are 45 seats in 9 rows?

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Divide the total number of seats by the number of rows: 45 ÷ 9 = 5 seats per row.

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If a printer prints 180 pages in 6 minutes, what is the unit rate in pages per minute?

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30 pages per minute.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Cost or Total Time.

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Why is it important to understand unit rates?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions, such as finding the best price or understanding speed.

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If you buy 4 pounds of apples for $12, what is the cost per pound?

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$3 per pound.

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How do you find the unit rate of speed if a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours?

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Divide the distance by the time: 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.