Math 6 RP.2 Finding 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 where one of the quantities is expressed as a quantity of one. For example, if you buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate of money spent to hours hiked?

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To calculate the unit rate of money spent to hours hiked, divide the total money spent by the total hours hiked. For example, if $17 is spent over 4 hours, the unit rate is $17 ÷ 4 = $4.25 per hour.

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What is the formula to find the unit price of an item?

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The formula to find the unit price is: Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Total Quantity. For example, if a 5-pound bag of cat food costs $11, the unit price is $11 ÷ 5 = $2.20 per pound.

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If Amy rides her bike 4 miles in 30 minutes, how do you find the distance per minute?

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To find the distance per minute, divide the total distance by the total time in minutes. For example, 4 miles ÷ 30 minutes = 0.13 miles per minute.

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What is the total amount spent if John buys 6 bottles of water for $9, 2 protein bars for $5, and peanuts for $3?

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The total amount spent is $9 + $5 + $3 = $17.

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How do you determine the total time spent hiking?

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To determine the total time spent hiking, subtract the start time from the end time. For example, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM is 4 hours.

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What is the unit rate of distance traveled if a car goes 120 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate of distance traveled is 120 miles ÷ 2 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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

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To convert a total cost into a unit cost, divide the total cost by the number of units. For example, if a pizza costs $12 and has 8 slices, the unit cost is $12 ÷ 8 = $1.50 per slice.

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What is the significance of finding unit rates in real-life situations?

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Finding unit rates helps compare prices, speeds, and efficiencies, making it easier to make informed decisions.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, what is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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The unit rate of flour per cookie is 3 cups ÷ 12 cookies = 0.25 cups of flour per cookie.