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 the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 15 candy bars cost $37.50, the unit price is $37.50 ÷ 15 = $2.50 per candy bar.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how do you find his typing speed per minute?

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To find the typing speed per minute, divide the total words by the total minutes: 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of customers per hour if a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total customers by the total hours: 120 customers ÷ 8 hours = 15 customers per hour.

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How do you determine how much food a dog eats in a certain time if it eats 0.5 pounds every 50 minutes?

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First, find the rate of food eaten per minute: 0.5 pounds ÷ 50 minutes = 0.01 pounds per minute. Then multiply by the total time in minutes to find the total amount eaten.

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If Lilly washes 26 mugs every 4 minutes, how do you find her unit rate in mugs per minute?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total mugs by the total minutes: 26 mugs ÷ 4 minutes = 6.5 mugs per minute.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rates?

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The formula for calculating unit rates is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Total Time or Total Items.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, calculating speeds, and understanding ratios in everyday situations.

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What is an example of a unit rate in cooking?

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An example of a unit rate in cooking is measuring ingredients per serving, such as 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, which is 0.5 cups of flour per serving.

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How can unit rates help in budgeting?

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Unit rates can help in budgeting by allowing you to compare costs per item or service, helping you find the best deals and manage expenses effectively.