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

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 3 hours = 20 miles per hour.

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If 8 Pepsi products cost $14.00, what is the price per product?

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$1.75 per product.

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A store sees 120 customers in 8 hours. What is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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15 customers per hour.

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You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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Christina biked 36 miles in 6 hours. How many miles did she ride in one hour?

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6 mph.

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Alycia earned $20.40 in 3 hours. What is her unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$6.80 per hour.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions, such as finding the best price or speed.

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

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50 miles per hour.