Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, like miles per hour or cost per item.

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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 6 tickets cost $30, the unit rate is $30 ÷ 6 = $5 per ticket.

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If 120 customers visit a store in 6 hours, what is the unit rate of customers per hour?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total number of customers by the total hours: 120 ÷ 6 = 20 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 12 pencils costing $3.60?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the number of pencils: $3.60 ÷ 12 = $0.30 per pencil.

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How do you calculate the cost per item when given total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items to find the cost per item.

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If Analissa puts 55 seeds into 11 pots, how many seeds does she put in 1 pot?

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To find the number of seeds per pot, divide the total seeds by the number of pots: 55 ÷ 11 = 5 seeds per pot.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If 9 concert tickets cost $279, what is the cost per ticket?

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To find the cost per ticket, divide the total cost by the number of tickets: $279 ÷ 9 = $31 per ticket.

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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 deals or understanding speeds.

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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 of gas per gallon, such as $3.50 per gallon.