Rates and Unit Rates - Adv

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often with different units.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is 1. It shows how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity, ensuring the second quantity equals 1.

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If Harry mowed 8 lawns and earned $96, how much did he earn per lawn?

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$12

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A machine can pack 70 boxes in 5 minutes. How many boxes can it pack in 8 minutes?

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112 boxes

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Ken can walk 40 dogs in 8 hours. How many dogs can he walk in one hour?

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5 dogs per hour

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Four pounds of bananas cost $6. What is the cost per pound?

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$1.50 per pound

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What is the difference between a rate and a unit rate?

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A rate compares two different quantities, while a unit rate has a denominator of 1.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate of speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour

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How do you find the total cost if you know the unit price?

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Multiply the unit price by the total quantity.