Unit Rates and Unit Price Problems

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, like miles per hour or cost per item.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 6 items cost $12, the unit price is $12 ÷ 6 = $2 per item.

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If 25 pens cost $1.00, what is the unit rate per pen?

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$0.04 per pen.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what is the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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How do you determine who got the better deal when comparing prices?

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Calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The lower unit price indicates the better deal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If Christina biked 36 miles in 6 hours, what was her speed in miles per hour?

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6 mph.

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What is the unit price of 20 pieces of gum that cost $2.00?

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$0.10 per piece of gum.

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If Rose spent $2.00 for 20 pieces of gum and Joe spent $1.50 for 10 pieces, who got the better deal?

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Rose got the better deal.

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What is the price per product if my mother purchased 8 Pepsi products for $14.00?

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$1.75 per product.

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