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 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 a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours, what is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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15 customers per hour.

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If 2 drops of red are mixed with 3 drops of yellow, how many drops of red are needed for 36 drops of yellow?

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24 drops of red.

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What is the unit rate if Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola?

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$1.25 per pound.

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How do you simplify the ratio of 20 to 25?

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The simplified ratio is 4 to 5.

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If I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what was the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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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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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio means to reduce it to its smallest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor.

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How can unit rates be used in real-life situations?

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Unit rates can help compare prices, speeds, and other quantities to make informed decisions.