Unit Rates

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares quantities with different units.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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

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If it costs $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon gas tank, what is the price per gallon?

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$3.60 per gallon.

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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 mathematical operation do ratios involve?

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Division.

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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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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, how much flour is needed per cookie?

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0.25 cups of flour per cookie.

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