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 a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 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 quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you earn $240 for 8 hours of work, the unit rate is $240 ÷ 8 hours = $30 per hour.

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If a pool holds 290 gallons of water and is filled in 10 hours, what is the unit rate of water used per hour?

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29 gallons per hour.

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Tracey ran 1,000 meters in 5 minutes. What is her running speed in meters per minute?

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200 meters per minute.

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Sophia earned $480 in 32 hours. How much did she earn per hour?

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$15 per hour.

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Elijah earned $200 for 8 hours of work. How much does he earn per hour?

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$25 per hour.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, such as per pound or per liter, which helps compare prices of different quantities.

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If Sara Lee Turkey costs $6.58 per pound and Butterball Turkey costs $11.16 for 2 pounds, which is the better deal?

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Sara Lee Turkey is the better deal at $6.58 per pound compared to Butterball's $5.58 per pound.

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time or Total Cost.