Unit Rate Flashcard

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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 have 20 candies for $5, the unit rate is the cost per candy.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 20 candies for $5, divide 5 by 20 to find the cost per candy.

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Calculate the unit rate: 20 Halloween candies for $5.

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$0.25 per candy.

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Calculate the unit rate: 36 Halloween candies for 6 trick-or-treaters.

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6 candies per trick-or-treater.

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Find the unit rate: A group of kids travel 15 miles to go trick-or-treating in 3 hours.

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5 miles per hour.

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A bakery sells Halloween-themed cupcakes at 10 for $80. What is the unit rate?

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$8 per cupcake.

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A witch flies 240 miles in 4 hours on her broomstick on Halloween night. What is her flying speed?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

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60 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'per item'?

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It means the rate is calculated for one item, allowing for easy comparison between different quantities.