Rates and Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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If a cashier can ring up 2 customers in 8 minutes, how many customers can he ring up in 30 minutes?

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7.5 customers.

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Which is the better buy: a 12 ounce can of corn for $1.92 or a 20 ounce can of corn for $3.00?

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The 20 ounce can.

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How many calories are in 3 cups of dog food if there are 1600 calories in 5 cups?

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960 calories.

Front

What is the price per gallon if it cost $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon gas tank?

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$3.60.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the amount per one unit.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost when given a unit price and quantity?

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Total Cost = Unit Price × Quantity.

Front

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

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50 miles per hour.

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How do you determine which item is a better buy when comparing prices?

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Calculate the unit price for each item and compare them.

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 2 hours?

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30 miles per hour.