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 a quantity of one. For example, if you earn $50 for 1 hour of work, the unit rate is $50 per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 300 dollars earned in 6 hours, the unit rate is 300 ÷ 6 = 50 dollars per hour.

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If Lisa made $300 in 6 hours, what is her unit rate?

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$50 per hour.

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Christina biked 36 miles in 6 hours. What is her unit rate in miles per hour?

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6 mph.

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Ricky made $600 in two weeks. What is his unit rate per week?

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$300 per week.

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Ilana made $45 babysitting for 6 hours. How much does she make per hour?

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$7.50 per hour.

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Sam drove 220 miles on 8 gallons of gas. What is his unit rate in miles per gallon?

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27.5 mpg.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as budgeting, shopping, and understanding speeds.

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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 $2 per apple.