Flashcardizz - Comparing Unit 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 one unit. For example, if you pay $15 for 3 gallons of gas, the unit rate is $5 per gallon.

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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. For example, if you have 18 orders in 3 days, the unit rate is 18 ÷ 3 = 6 orders per day.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If Paco paid $79.80 for renting a bike for 6 hours, what is the rate per hour?

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$13.30 per hour.

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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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What does a ratio represent?

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A ratio represents a relationship between two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What is the ratio of green beads to total beads if there are 2 green beads in a bracelet of 10 beads?

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The ratio of green beads to total beads is 2 to 10.

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How do you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (2/10), with a colon (2:10), or with the word 'to' (2 to 10).

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What is the significance of unit rates in real-life situations?

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Unit rates help compare prices, speeds, and other quantities, making it easier to make informed decisions.

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If a table shows a 5:6 ratio, what does it mean?

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It means for every 5 units of one quantity, there are 6 units of another quantity.