Introduction of Unit Rates

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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. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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How do you find a unit rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the number of units of another item. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, divide 40 by 5 to find the unit rate of $8 per pound.

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What is the ratio of TRIANGLES to SQUARES if there are 2 triangles and 4 squares?

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The ratio of TRIANGLES to SQUARES is 1:2.

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If you earn $60 for 4 hours of work, what is your unit rate in dollars per hour?

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Your unit rate is $15 per hour.

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What operation do you use to find a unit rate?

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You use division to find a unit rate.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate if you buy 10 apples for $5?

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The unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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The unit rate is 0.5 cups of flour per serving.

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How do you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (2/1), with a colon (2:1), or with the word 'to' (2 to 1).

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What is the unit rate of $30 for 5 hours of work?

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The unit rate is $6 per hour.