Unit Rate Flashcard

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a given quantity?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units.

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If 7 apples cost $4.55, what is the cost per apple?

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$0.65 per apple.

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If a dog can eat 1/3 of a bag of food in 1/2 week, how many bags can it eat in 1 week?

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2/3 bags.

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What is the unit rate for 3 pounds of granola that costs $3.75?

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$1.25 per pound.

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What is a complex fraction?

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A fraction within a fraction in the numerator and denominator.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Cost / Number of Units.

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If 5 pounds of rice cost $10, what is the cost per pound?

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$2 per pound.

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How do you convert a fraction to a unit rate?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed as 'x per 1'?

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It means that the rate is simplified to show how much of x corresponds to one unit.