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 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 first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 12 apples for $3, the unit rate is $3 ÷ 12 = $0.25 per apple.

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If 4 apples cost $2.40, how much does 1 apple cost?

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$2.40 ÷ 4 = $0.60 per apple.

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If a person can bike 36 miles in 6 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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36 miles ÷ 6 hours = 6 miles per hour.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type in 1 minute?

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408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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

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$2.99 ÷ 30 oz. = $0.10 per ounce.

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

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$15.00 ÷ 6 gallons = $2.50 per gallon.

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What is the formula for finding the unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Quantity.

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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 prices, speeds, and other quantities.

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If a car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas, what is the car's fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?

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150 miles ÷ 5 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.