6th Unit Rates and Measurement Conversion Retake

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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, often expressed as 'per' something. 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 convert grams to kilograms?

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To convert grams to kilograms, divide the number of grams by 1,000. For example, 1,250 grams is equal to 1.25 kilograms.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, how much flour is needed per serving?

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To find the amount of flour per serving, divide the total cups of flour by the number of servings: 2 cups ÷ 4 servings = 0.5 cups per serving.

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What is the formula for finding the unit price?

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The unit price is found by dividing the total price by the number of units. For example, if a pack of 6 apples costs $3, the unit price is $3 ÷ 6 = $0.50 per apple.

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How many grams are in 2.5 kilograms?

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To convert kilograms to grams, multiply the number of kilograms by 1,000. Therefore, 2.5 kilograms = 2.5 × 1,000 = 2,500 grams.

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What is the relationship between miles and kilometers?

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1 mile is approximately equal to 1.60934 kilometers. To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the number of miles by 1.60934.

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

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To find the speed, divide the distance by the time: 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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What is a conversion factor?

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A conversion factor is a numerical factor used to multiply or divide a quantity when converting from one unit to another. For example, the conversion factor from inches to centimeters is 2.54.

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How do you find the total cost of items when given the unit price?

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To find the total cost, multiply the unit price by the number of items. For example, if the unit price is $2 and you buy 5 items, the total cost is $2 × 5 = $10.

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width: Area = Length × Width.