Unit Rates in Tables

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What is a unit rate?

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A comparison of two different quantities when they are combined into a single unit.

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Solve the word problem: A store sells 3 shirts for $45. What is the unit rate of cost per shirt?

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$15 per shirt

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What is the importance of finding unit rates in tables?

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Unit rates in tables help in comparing different quantities and making informed decisions.

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Solve the word problem: A bakery sells 12 cookies for $6. What is the unit rate of cost per cookie?

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$0.50 per cookie

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Interpret the data in the table to find the unit rate: Time (minutes) | Distance (miles) 10 | 5 20 | 10 30 | 15. What is the unit rate?

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0.5 miles per minute

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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Divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item.

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

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50 miles per hour

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What is the unit rate of 8 apples for $4?

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$0.50 per apple

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Why is it useful to express rates as unit rates?

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It simplifies comparisons between different rates.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 loaves of bread, what is the unit rate of flour per loaf?

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2 cups of flour per loaf.