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 buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if 3 movie tickets cost $29.25, the unit price is $29.25 ÷ 3 = $9.75 per ticket.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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The formula for finding the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If 12 gallons of gas cost $33, what is the unit price per gallon?

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$33 ÷ 12 = $2.75 per gallon.

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What is the better deal: 8 packs of paper for $6.40 or 3 packs for $2.55?

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8 packs for $6.40 is the better deal because the unit price is lower.

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How do you find the miles per gallon (mpg) for a car?

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To find mpg, divide the total miles driven by the total gallons of gas used. For example, if a car drives 527 miles on 17 gallons, then mpg = 527 ÷ 17 = 31 mpg.

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What is the unit price of 5 gallons of gas for $14?

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$14 ÷ 5 = $2.80 per gallon.

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If Benny divided 57.2 gallons of paint among 4 containers, how much paint is in each container?

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14.3 gallons.

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What does it mean to compare unit rates?

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Comparing unit rates means evaluating different options based on their unit prices to determine which is the better deal.

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If a store sells 10 pounds of rice for $20, what is the unit price?

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$20 ÷ 10 = $2 per pound.