6th Grade Unit Rate Practice

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you paint 91 portraits in 7 weeks, the unit rate is 91 ÷ 7 = 13 portraits per week.

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What is the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of a product, allowing for comparison between different products.

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How do you compare unit prices?

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To compare unit prices, calculate the price per unit for each option and choose the one with the lower price.

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What is the unit rate of red LEGOS to blue LEGOS if there are 3 red and 8 blue?

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The unit rate of red to blue LEGOS is 3:8.

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If a store sells 5 books for $26.35, what is the unit price per book?

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The unit price per book is $26.35 ÷ 5 = $5.27.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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If you can travel 90 miles in 2 hours, what is your speed in miles per hour?

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Your speed is 90 miles ÷ 2 hours = 45 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as a fraction?

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A unit rate expressed as a fraction shows the relationship between two different quantities, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you determine which deal is better when comparing prices?

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Calculate the unit price for each option and compare them; the lower unit price indicates the better deal.