Unit Rate, Fractional Unit Rates, and Comparing 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 a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price of the item by the number of units. For example, if a pack of 12 eggs costs $3.00, the unit price is $3.00 ÷ 12 = $0.25 per egg.

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What is the unit price of Crayola crayons that cost $6.97 for 120 crayons?

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The unit price is $6.97 ÷ 120 = $0.0581 per crayon.

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What is the unit price of Rose Art crayons that cost $1.53 for 24 crayons?

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The unit price is $1.53 ÷ 24 = $0.0638 per crayon.

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Which is the better deal: Crayola crayons or Rose Art crayons?

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Crayola crayons are the better deal because they have a lower unit price of $0.0581 per crayon compared to Rose Art's $0.0638.

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What is a fractional unit rate?

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How do you find the unit rate of jumping jacks completed in a minute?

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To find the unit rate, simply state the number of jumping jacks completed in one minute. For example, if Jackie completed 40 jumping jacks in 1 minute, her unit rate is 40 jumping jacks/minute.

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If Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, what is his unit rate in dollars per hour?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total earnings by the total hours worked: $200 ÷ 8 hours = $25 per hour.

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What is an example of a unit rate?

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An example of a unit rate is $3.18 for 1 slice of pizza.

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How do you compare two rates to determine the better deal?

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To compare two rates, calculate the unit price for each option and then compare the unit prices. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.