Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the 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 is the unit rate for 20 ounces of pasta that costs $2.60?

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$0.13 per ounce.

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If a cashier rings up 2 customers in 8 minutes, how many customers can he ring up in 30 minutes?

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7.5 customers.

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Jose buys 5 pounds of meat for $5.50. How much did he pay for each pound?

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$1.10 per pound.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is greater than 1?

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It means that the total amount is greater than the number of units.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is less than 1?

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It means that the total amount is less than the number of units.