Unit Rate & Unit Price

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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 a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if 45 problems are solved in 2 minutes, the unit rate is 45 ÷ 2 = 22.5 problems per minute.

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What is the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost for one unit of a product. It helps consumers compare prices and determine the best value.

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How do you find the unit price?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if 4 apples cost $2.40, the unit price is $2.40 ÷ 4 = $0.60 per apple.

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If Kevin can complete 45 multiplication problems in 2 minutes, what is the unit rate?

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22.5 problems per minute.

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

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6 mph.

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If apples sell 4 for $2.40, how much do 6 apples cost?

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$3.60.

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What is the price per ounce of a 30 oz. jar of mayonnaise that costs $2.99?

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$0.10 per ounce.

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If a store sells 4 chocolate bars for $2.00, how much does one chocolate bar cost?

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$0.50 per bar.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time or Total Units.

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