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 can buy 6 apples for $3, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if 12 gallons of gas cost $33, the unit rate is $33 ÷ 12 = $2.75 per gallon.

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What is the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost for one unit of a good or service. It helps consumers compare prices effectively.

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If 5 bags of apples cost $25.40, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $25.40 ÷ 5 = $5.08 per bag.

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How do you determine which deal is better?

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To determine which deal is better, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If a puma runs 315 meters in 14 seconds, how do you find the distance it can run in 20 seconds?

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First, find the unit rate: 315 meters ÷ 14 seconds = 22.5 meters per second. Then multiply by 20 seconds: 22.5 meters/second × 20 seconds = 450 meters.

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What is the unit rate for 12 gallons of gas for $33?

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The unit rate is $33 ÷ 12 = $2.75 per gallon.

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If 3 bottles of water cost $7.65, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $7.65 ÷ 3 = $2.55 per bottle.

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How do you compare unit prices from different days?

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Calculate the unit price for each day and compare them. The day with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit price for 5 bottles of water for $12.20?

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The unit price is $12.20 ÷ 5 = $2.44 per bottle.