Unit Rate

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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 you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 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 50 apples and 5 baskets, the unit rate is 50 apples ÷ 5 baskets = 10 apples per basket.

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What is the unit rate of $79.80 for 6 hours?

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$13.30 per hour.

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If Benny divided 57.2 gallons of paint among 4 containers, how much paint is in each container?

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14.3 gallons.

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What is the unit rate of a train traveling 1,230 miles in 5 hours?

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246 miles per hour.

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How many trucks can be unloaded per hour if 25 trucks are unloaded in 5 hours?

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5 trucks per hour.

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If Brad drives 527 miles on 17 gallons, how many miles does he drive on one gallon?

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31 miles per gallon.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping, traveling, and cooking.

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What is an example of a unit rate in cooking?

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 6 servings, the unit rate is 0.5 cups of flour per serving.