Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, like miles per hour or dollars per item.

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Which of the following is a unit rate? 10 miles / 2 hours, $6 for each hour, 1 box / $3, 15 pounds every 5 servings

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$6 for each hour

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You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound

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How do you find the unit rate of 6 movie tickets costing $30.00?

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Divide $30 by 6 to get $5 per ticket.

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When finding a unit rate, you should __________ the top number by the bottom number.

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Divide

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If Kiontre reads 100 pages in 5 days, how many pages does he read in 1 day?

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20 pages

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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50 miles per hour

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'per 1'?

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It means the rate is calculated for a single unit of measurement, making it easier to compare different rates.

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How can you convert a ratio to a unit rate?

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By dividing the first number by the second number to express it as 'per 1'.