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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 buy 5 apples for $10, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity. For example, if 6 movie tickets cost $30, the unit rate is $30 ÷ 6 = $5 per ticket.

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If a car travels 420 miles in 8 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 420 miles ÷ 8 hours = 52.5 miles per hour.

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How do you compare unit prices of two products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product by dividing the total price by the total weight or quantity. Compare the unit prices to determine which is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Goldfish crackers that cost $1.80 for 7.2 oz?

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The unit price is $1.80 ÷ 7.2 oz = $0.25 per oz.

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What is the unit price of Cheez-its that cost $2.40 for 15 oz?

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The unit price is $2.40 ÷ 15 oz = $0.16 per oz.

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If a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours, how many customers does it see per hour?

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The unit rate is 120 customers ÷ 8 hours = 15 customers per hour.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Total Cost or Total Time.

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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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The unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 pounds = $8 per pound.

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What is the unit rate if a car travels 630 miles in 12 hours?

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The unit rate is 630 miles ÷ 12 hours = 52.5 miles per hour.