Finding unit rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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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, ensuring the second quantity is one.

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If 180 students are divided into 15 teams, how many students are on each team?

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12 students per team.

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What is the unit price of a 5-pound bag of cat food that costs $11?

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$2.20 per pound.

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How many cookies can you buy for $4 if 36 cookies cost that much?

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9 cookies per dollar.

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What operation is used to find unit rates?

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Division.

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If a 10-ounce bag of jellybeans costs $1.99, what is the price per ounce?

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$0.199 per ounce.

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Which is a better buy: a 10-ounce bag for $1.99 or an 18-ounce bag for $2.99?

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The 18-ounce bag at $0.17 per ounce is a better buy.

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles driven in 2 hours?

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30 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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30 miles per gallon.