Unit Rate Practice

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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 one unit. It is often used to determine the cost per item, speed, or efficiency.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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

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If a person can complete a task in a certain amount of time, how do you find their rate of work?

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To find the rate of work, divide the total amount of work done by the time taken. For example, if Justin types 408 words in 4 minutes, his rate is 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of 24 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 24 miles ÷ 2 hours = 12 miles per hour.

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If Jayden filled his pool with 290 gallons of water in 10 hours, how do you find the gallons per hour?

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To find gallons per hour, divide the total gallons by the total hours: 290 gallons ÷ 10 hours = 29 gallons per hour.

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Maria walks 12 miles in 3 hours. What is her walking rate in miles per hour?

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To find her walking rate, divide the total miles by the total hours: 12 miles ÷ 3 hours = 4 miles per hour.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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The formula for finding a unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons, budgeting, and understanding real-world situations like speed, cost, and efficiency.

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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 gasoline, such as $3.50 per gallon.

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How can unit rates help in shopping?

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Unit rates can help compare prices of different sizes or brands to find the best deal, such as comparing the cost per ounce of two different food products.