Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units.

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If Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.248 per slice.

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If Velveeta cheese slices cost $3.18 for 12 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.265 per slice.

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Which is the better deal: Sargento or Velveeta cheese slices?

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Sargento is the better deal.

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What is a rate in mathematics?

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

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If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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How do you calculate the distance traveled at a constant speed?

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Distance = Speed × Time.

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If Ernie traveled 195 miles in 3 hours, what is his speed?

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65 miles per hour.

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If Ernie continues at the same speed, how far will he travel in 5 hours?

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325 miles.