Using Rate Language

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often expressed as a fraction or a decimal.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is 1. It shows how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total amount?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units.

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If a baker uses 4 cups of flour for 5 batches, how much flour is used per batch?

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4/5 cups of flour.

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What is the unit rate if a pump moves 42 gallons in 7 minutes?

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6 gallons per minute.

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How many students are in a classroom if there are 17 students per classroom?

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17 students per classroom is a unit rate.

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If Jenna can make 4 baskets in 1/2 hour, how many can she make in 5 hours?

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40 baskets.

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If a pet store sells 80 cats in 10 weeks, how many cats are sold per week?

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8 cats per week.

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What is the formula to calculate a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed as a fraction?

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It means that the rate compares two quantities, showing how many of one quantity corresponds to a certain number of another quantity.