Unit Rate

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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 300 miles in 5 hours, 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 total quantity by the number of units. For example, if 12 apples cost $3, the unit rate is $3 ÷ 12 apples = $0.25 per apple.

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If 6 bags of ice cost $9.60, what is the unit price per bag?

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The unit price per bag is $9.60 ÷ 6 bags = $1.60 per bag.

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If 5 books cost $25.85, how much does one book cost?

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One book costs $25.85 ÷ 5 books = $5.17 per book.

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How do you find the cost of a different quantity using unit rate?

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Multiply the unit rate by the number of items you want to find the cost for. For example, if one book costs $5.17, then 6 books cost $5.17 × 6 = $31.02.

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What is the unit price of beef jerky if 3 pounds cost $44.25?

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The unit price is $44.25 ÷ 3 pounds = $14.75 per pound.

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If 4 packs of paper cost $7.44, what is the cost of 5 packs?

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First, find the unit price: $7.44 ÷ 4 packs = $1.86 per pack. Then, multiply by 5: $1.86 × 5 = $9.30.

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How do you compare unit prices from different products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If 5 bottles of water cost $12.20, what is the unit price per bottle?

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The unit price per bottle is $12.20 ÷ 5 bottles = $2.44 per bottle.

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If 3 bottles of water cost $7.65, what is the unit price per bottle?

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The unit price per bottle is $7.65 ÷ 3 bottles = $2.55 per bottle.