2016 SOL 6.12 Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, ensuring the second quantity is 1.

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If there are 75 pieces of candy in a 15 oz bag, how many pieces are there per ounce?

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5 pieces per ounce.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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What is the price per gallon if I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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Jack jumps 40 times in 4 minutes. How many times does he jump per 1 minute?

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10 jumps per minute.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions about purchases, comparing prices, and understanding speeds or efficiencies.

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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 a product per item, such as $3 for 1 apple, which is $3 per apple.