Finding Unit Rate

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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 (e.g., miles per hour, price per item).

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 36 dollars for 4 basketballs, the unit rate is 36 ÷ 4 = 9 dollars per basketball.

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If John spent $36 for 4 basketballs, what is the price per basketball?

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$9.00 per basketball.

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In 3 days, if the temperature dropped 27 degrees, how many degrees did it drop per day?

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9 degrees per day.

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If Mike paid $68 for 4 pizzas, how much did he pay per pizza?

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$17.00 per pizza.

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What equation represents the relationship between the number of goals (y) Eduardo scores and the games (x) he plays if he scores 3 goals per game?

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y = 3x.

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If Jacob can run 6 laps per minute, what equation shows the relationship between the number of laps (y) he can run in x minutes?

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Y = 6X.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate in a word problem?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'per item'?

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It means the rate is calculated for one single item, allowing for easy comparison between different quantities.

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How can unit rates help in real-life situations?

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Unit rates help in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speeds, and evaluating efficiency.