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 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 the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a pack of 10 slices of cheese costs $2.48, the unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 = $0.248 per slice.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the unit price of Sargento cheese slices if they cost $2.48 for 10 slices?

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$0.248 per slice.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the unit price of Velveeta cheese slices if they cost $3.18 for 12 slices?

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$0.265 per slice.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Which is the better deal: Sargento cheese slices at $2.48 for 10 slices or Velveeta cheese slices at $3.18 for 12 slices?

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Sargento is the better deal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you find the price per ounce of a jar of mayonnaise?

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Divide the total price by the total ounces. For example, if a 30 oz. jar costs $2.99, the price per ounce is $2.99 ÷ 30 = $0.0997 per ounce.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the price per ounce of a 30 oz. jar of mayonnaise that costs $2.99?

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$0.10 per ounce.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Ben drinks 3/4 liters of tea every 30 minutes, how much does he drink per hour?

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1.5 liters per hour.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1

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How many pies can Kyle eat per minute if he takes 1/5 of a minute to eat 1/2 of a pie?

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2 and 1/2 pies per minute.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1

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If Jada can read half of a book in 1/4 of an hour, how long would it take her to read one whole book?

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1/2 hour per book.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.1