Thursdays Homework

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What is a unit rate?

Back

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 you buy 5 apples for $10, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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When finding a unit rate, you should __________ the top number by the bottom number.

Back

Divide

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Find the unit rate: $15 for 2 lbs. What is the unit rate?

Back

$7.50/lbs

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6 movie tickets cost $30.00. What is the cost per ticket (unit rate)? What will you do to find the unit rate?

Back

Divide by 6 to get $5 per ticket.

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Find the unit rate: $220 for 10 hours. What is the unit rate?

Back

$22/hour

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You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

Back

$8 per pound

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

Back

To calculate a unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units.

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

Back

60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If you buy 3 pizzas for $24, what is the cost per pizza?

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$8 per pizza.