6 Honors Unit Rates and Measurement Conversion Retake

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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 a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 50 miles per hour.

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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. For example, if you have 10 apples for 2 dollars, the unit rate is 10 apples ÷ 2 dollars = 5 apples per dollar.

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What is measurement conversion?

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Measurement conversion is the process of converting a quantity from one unit to another, such as converting inches to centimeters or gallons to liters.

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How do you convert from inches to centimeters?

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To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. For example, 5 inches is 5 x 2.54 = 12.7 centimeters.

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What is the formula for converting miles to kilometers?

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To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the number of miles by 1.60934. For example, 10 miles is 10 x 1.60934 = 16.0934 kilometers.

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

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To find the sugar per serving, divide 2 cups by 4 servings, which equals 0.5 cups of sugar per serving.

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What is the relationship between unit rates and ratios?

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A unit rate is a specific type of ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity. For example, a ratio of 3:1 is a ratio, while a unit rate of 3 miles per hour is a unit rate.

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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. For example, if a pack of 6 bottles costs $12, the unit price is $12 ÷ 6 = $2 per bottle.

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What is the importance of unit rates in real life?

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Unit rates help us make informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speed, and determining efficiency in various situations.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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To find the speed, divide the distance by the time: 300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles per hour.