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 rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity of one item by the total quantity of another item. For example, if 240 gadgets are produced in 8 hours, the unit rate is 240 ÷ 8 = 30 gadgets per hour.

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If a factory produces 240 gadgets in 8 hours, what is the unit rate in gadgets per hour?

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30 gadgets per hour.

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A train travels 600 miles in 8 hours. What is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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80 miles per hour.

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A chef uses 18 eggs to make 6 omelets. How many eggs are used per omelet?

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3 eggs per omelet.

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What is the cost per pencil if 12 pencils cost $3.60?

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$0.30 per pencil.

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If a cyclist covers 120 kilometers in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in kilometers per hour?

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30 kilometers per hour.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity of Item A ÷ Total Quantity of Item B.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping, traveling, and cooking.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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An example of a unit rate is the price per item when shopping, such as $2 per apple.