Unit Rate/Unit Price

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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 one unit. For example, if you earn $50 for 2 hours of work, the unit rate is $25 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 price by the number of units. For example, if 4 apples cost $2.40, the unit price is $2.40 ÷ 4 = $0.60 per apple.

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If 6 apples cost $3.60, what is the cost of 1 apple?

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The cost of 1 apple is $3.60 ÷ 6 = $0.60.

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Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work. What is his unit rate?

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Elijah's unit rate is $200 ÷ 8 hours = $25 per hour.

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Alex earned $20.40 in 3 hours. What is his unit rate in dollars per hour?

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Alex's unit rate is $20.40 ÷ 3 hours = $6.80 per hour.

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If Kevin bought 3 lbs of lettuce for $3.54, how much did the lettuce cost per pound?

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The cost per pound is $3.54 ÷ 3 lbs = $1.18 per pound.

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Kevin can complete 45 multiplication problems in 2 minutes. What is his unit rate?

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Kevin's unit rate is 45 problems ÷ 2 minutes = 22.5 problems per minute.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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The formula to find the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons between different products or services, allowing for better decision-making.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles per hour.