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

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 25 trucks unloaded in 5 hours, the unit rate is 25 trucks ÷ 5 hours = 5 trucks/hour.

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If a train travels 1,230 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate?

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246 miles per hour (1,230 miles ÷ 5 hours = 246 mph).

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What is the unit rate of 57.2 gallons of paint divided among 4 containers?

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14.3 gallons per container (57.2 gallons ÷ 4 containers = 14.3 gallons/container).

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How do you determine which deal is better when comparing prices?

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Calculate the unit price for each option. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit rate for Brad driving 527 miles on 17 gallons of gas?

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31 miles per gallon (527 miles ÷ 17 gallons = 31 mpg).

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If you buy 8 packs of paper for $6.40, what is the unit price per pack?

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$0.80 per pack ($6.40 ÷ 8 packs = $0.80/pack).

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What is the unit rate for 3 packs of paper costing $2.55?

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$0.85 per pack ($2.55 ÷ 3 packs = $0.85/pack).

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How do you find the unit rate when given a total distance and time?

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Divide the total distance by the total time to find the unit rate in distance per time (e.g., miles per hour).

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What is the importance of unit rates in real life?

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Unit rates help compare prices, speeds, and efficiencies, making it easier to make informed decisions.