Big Ideas Math Chapter 3

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the unit rate from a total amount?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if a meal has 310 calories in 5 servings, the unit rate is 310 ÷ 5 = 62 calories per serving.

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If you earn $49 for washing 7 cars, how do you find your earnings for washing 1 car?

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To find the earnings for washing 1 car, divide the total earnings by the number of cars washed. $49 ÷ 7 = $7 per car.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate earnings for a different number of cars?

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Multiply the earnings per car by the number of cars washed. If you earn $7 per car, for 4 cars, you earn 4 × $7 = $28.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the relationship between feet and yards?

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There are 3 feet in 1 yard. To convert feet to yards, divide the number of feet by 3.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How do you convert 39 feet to yards?

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To convert 39 feet to yards, divide 39 by 3. 39 ÷ 3 = 13 yards.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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What is the formula to find the rate of production?

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The formula to find the rate of production is: Rate = Total Output ÷ Total Time. For example, if you make 20 bracelets in 5 hours, the rate is 20 ÷ 5 = 4 bracelets per hour.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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How do you compare two rates?

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To compare two rates, calculate the unit rate for each and then compare the results. The higher unit rate indicates a better value.

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If Soup A has 5 grams of sodium in 12 cups, how do you find the sodium per cup?

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To find the sodium per cup, divide the total grams of sodium by the number of cups. 5 grams ÷ 12 cups = approximately 0.42 grams per cup.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Soup B has 8 grams of sodium in 13 cups, how do you find the sodium per cup?

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To find the sodium per cup, divide the total grams of sodium by the number of cups. 8 grams ÷ 13 cups = approximately 0.62 grams per cup.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2