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 you earn $20 for 4 hours of work, the unit rate is $5 per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is calculated as $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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If Alycia earned $20.40 in 3 hours, what is her unit rate?

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$6.80 per hour.

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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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If there are 45 seats in 9 rows, how many seats are there in 1 row?

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5 seats per row.

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I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline. What was the price PER gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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You can buy 36 cookies for $4. What is the unit rate (in dollars per cookie)?

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount ÷ Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions about prices, speeds, and other quantities.

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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 $3.00 per gallon.