Unit Rates

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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 a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you drive 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas, the unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 10 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.

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What is the unit rate of 527 miles on 17 gallons?

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31 miles per gallon (mpg).

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Which is a better deal: 8 packs of paper for $6.40 or 3 packs for $2.55?

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8 packs of paper for $6.40 is the better deal.

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How do you determine which option has a lower unit price?

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Calculate the price per unit for each option by dividing the total price by the number of units. Compare the results.

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What is the unit price of 7 boxes of chicken nuggets for $25.90?

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The unit price is $25.90 ÷ 7 boxes = approximately $3.70 per box.

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What is the unit price of 3 boxes of chicken fingers for $11.07?

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The unit price is $11.07 ÷ 3 boxes = approximately $3.69 per box.

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Which has a higher unit price: 7 boxes of chicken nuggets for $25.90 or 3 boxes of chicken fingers for $11.07?

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Restaurant 1 (7 boxes for $25.90) has a higher unit price.

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What is the unit rate of a train traveling 1,230 miles in 5 hours?

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246 miles per hour (mph).

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How do you find the better deal between two prices?

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Calculate the unit price for both options and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.