IM Grade 6 Unit 3 Flashcard Review Lessons 1-8

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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What is the best way to compare prices of items in different quantities?

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To compare prices, calculate the price per unit for each option. This allows you to see which option offers the best deal.

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If Store A sells 4 cans for $3.56, what is the price per can?

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Price per can = $3.56 ÷ 4 = $0.89 per can.

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If Store B sells 6 cans for $5.16, what is the price per can?

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Price per can = $5.16 ÷ 6 = $0.86 per can.

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If Store C sells 8 cans for $7.04, what is the price per can?

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Price per can = $7.04 ÷ 8 = $0.88 per can.

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If Store D sells 10 cans for $9.00, what is the price per can?

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Price per can = $9.00 ÷ 10 = $0.90 per can.

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How do you find the time per lap if you run multiple laps?

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To find the time per lap, divide the total time by the number of laps. For example, if Bob runs 4 laps in 10 minutes, time per lap = 10 ÷ 4 = 2.5 minutes per lap.

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What is the cost of a package of cheese slices if it has 10 slices for $9.50?

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The cost per slice = $9.50 ÷ 10 = $0.95 per slice.

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How do you calculate the cost of a different quantity of the same item?

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To calculate the cost of a different quantity, multiply the cost per unit by the new quantity. For example, for 18 slices at $0.95 each, the cost = 18 × $0.95 = $17.10.