Rates and Unit Rates

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often with different units, such as miles per hour or cost per item.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit. For example, if you pay $3 for 1 apple, the unit rate is $3 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total cost?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the number of units. For example, if 5 pounds of meat cost $5.50, the unit rate is $5.50 ÷ 5 = $1.10 per pound.

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What are equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios are two or more ratios that express the same relationship between quantities. For example, 1:2 and 2:4 are equivalent ratios.

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How can you find equivalent ratios?

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You can find equivalent ratios by multiplying or dividing both terms of a ratio by the same number.

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What is the relationship between rates and ratios?

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Rates are a specific type of ratio that compares two quantities with different units, while ratios can compare any two quantities.

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If 6 cans of soda cost $2.40, what is the cost of 1 can?

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$0.40 per can.

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If 5 ounces of yogurt cost $2.50, what is the cost of 1 ounce?

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$0.50 per ounce.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Cost ÷ Number of Units.

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What is a practical example of using unit rates in daily life?

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Comparing prices of different brands of cereal to find the best deal per ounce.