Unit Rates and Unit Price Problems

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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 can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if 6 gallons of gasoline cost $15, the unit price is $15 ÷ 6 = $2.50 per gallon.

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If a product costs $12 for 4 items, what is the price per item?

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The price per item is $12 ÷ 4 = $3 per item.

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

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

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How do you find the cost per item when given the total cost and quantity?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the quantity of items. For example, if the total cost is $10 for 5 items, the cost per item is $10 ÷ 5 = $2.

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What is the unit rate of 50 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 50 miles ÷ 2 hours = 25 miles per hour.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, how much flour is needed per cookie?

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The amount of flour needed per cookie is 3 cups ÷ 12 cookies = 0.25 cups per cookie.

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What is the unit price of a $10 pizza that serves 4 people?

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The unit price per person is $10 ÷ 4 = $2.50 per person.

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If a worker earns $45 for 3 hours of work, what is the hourly wage?

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The hourly wage is $45 ÷ 3 hours = $15 per hour.