Unit Rate

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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 one unit. For example, if you can buy 5 apples for $10, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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

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If you have 75 pieces of candy in a 15 oz bag, how many pieces are there per ounce?

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5 pieces per ounce.

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Which of the following is a unit rate: 10 miles / 2 hours, $6 for each hour, 1 box / $3, or 15 pounds every 5 servings?

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$6 for each hour.

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How do you determine which is the better buy between two products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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If a 12 pack of Coke costs $3.50 and a 6 pack costs $1.80, which is the better buy?

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The 12 pack of Coke is the better buy.

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What is the unit rate of customers if a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours?

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15 customers per hour.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed as 'per unit'?

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It means the rate is calculated for one single unit of measurement, such as per hour, per pound, or per ounce.