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 you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 15 apples for $3, the unit rate is $3 ÷ 15 apples = $0.20 per apple.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit cost of an item?

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The unit cost of an item is the cost per single unit of that item. It helps to compare prices of different quantities.

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If you buy 10 pencils for $5, what is the unit cost per pencil?

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$0.50 per pencil.

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How do you find the unit rate of a recipe?

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To find the unit rate of a recipe, divide the quantity of each ingredient by the number of servings. For example, if a recipe uses 2 cups of flour for 4 servings, the unit rate is 0.5 cups of flour per serving.

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If a store sells 80 shirts in 4 days, what is the unit rate of shirts sold per day?

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20 shirts per day.

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What is the importance of unit rates in real life?

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Unit rates help consumers make informed decisions by comparing prices, speeds, and other rates to find the best value.

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If a runner completes 5 laps in 10 minutes, what is the unit rate in laps per minute?

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0.5 laps per minute.

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How do you convert a total cost to a unit cost?

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To convert a total cost to a unit cost, divide the total cost by the total number of units purchased.