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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 single unit. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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Which of the following is a unit rate? 70 miles per hour, 15 pages per 20 minutes, 1000 meters per kilometer?

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70 miles per hour and 1000 meters per kilometer are unit rates. 15 pages per 20 minutes is not a unit rate.

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How do you calculate the unit rate of cookies per dollar if you can buy 36 cookies for $4?

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Divide the number of cookies by the cost: 36 cookies ÷ $4 = 9 cookies per dollar.

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What is the unit rate in houses per hour if a realtor visits 13 houses in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 13 houses ÷ 3 hours = 13/3 houses per hour.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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The unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 pounds = $8 per pound.

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

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The unit rate is $3.75 ÷ 3 pounds = $1.25 per pound.

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What is the formula to find a unit rate?

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The formula to find a unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Total Cost.

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Why is it important to understand unit rates?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions about costs and quantities.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 45 apples for $9?

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The unit rate is 45 apples ÷ $9 = 5 apples per dollar.

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