Unit Rate Practice

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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 buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit cost per item?

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To calculate the unit cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 15 pizzas cost $97.50, the unit cost per pizza is $97.50 ÷ 15 = $6.50.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price is the cost of a single unit of a product, which helps compare prices of different sizes or brands. For example, if Goldfish crackers cost $1.99 for 7.2 oz, the unit price is $1.99 ÷ 7.2.

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If a parking garage charges $4.50 for 1 hour, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $4.50 per hour.

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How do you find the speed in miles per hour?

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To find speed in miles per hour, divide the total distance traveled by the total time taken. For example, if you travel 260 miles in 4 hours, the speed is 260 ÷ 4 = 65 mph.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rate?

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The formula for calculating unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If you drove 1,080 miles in 20 hours, what was your speed?

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Your speed was 54 miles per hour (1,080 ÷ 20 = 54).

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What is the importance of unit rates in shopping?

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Unit rates help consumers compare prices of different products to determine which is the better deal.

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How do you determine which product is a better deal?

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To determine which product is a better deal, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The lower unit price is the better deal.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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The unit rate of flour per serving is 0.5 cups (2 cups ÷ 4 servings).