Unit Rate of graphs and word problems

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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 one unit. For example, if you earn $10 for 2 hours of work, the unit rate is $5 per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a word problem?

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Carter receives $13.50 for every 5 boxes of chocolate he sells. What is the unit rate in dollars per box?

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Daysha earns 5 points for every 125 pages she reads. What is the unit rate in points per page?

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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Which statement best describes the unit rate of 25 cm per second?

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It means that for every second, 25 centimeters are covered.

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How can you represent a unit rate on a graph?

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A unit rate can be represented as a slope on a graph, where the y-axis represents the total amount and the x-axis represents the number of units.

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What does a steeper slope on a graph indicate about the unit rate?

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A steeper slope indicates a higher unit rate, meaning more of the quantity is gained per unit.

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If a graph shows a line that passes through the origin, what does this indicate about the unit rate?

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It indicates that the relationship is proportional, and the unit rate remains constant.

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What is the unit rate if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours?

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