Rates: 6th Grade

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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 a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity. For example, if you earn $200 for 8 hours of work, the unit rate is $200 ÷ 8 = $25 per hour.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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How many customers does a store serve per hour if it has 120 customers in 6 hours?

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20 customers per hour.

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If Charles can type 675 words in 9 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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75 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of dogs Ken can walk if he walks 40 dogs in 8 hours?

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5 dogs per hour.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping, cooking, and budgeting.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'per' something?

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It indicates the amount of one quantity for each unit of another quantity, such as dollars per hour or miles per hour.

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