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 a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if 4 bags of ice cost $9.60, the unit rate is $9.60 ÷ 4 = $2.40 per bag.

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If 6 bags of ice cost $9.60, how much does 1 bag cost?

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$1.60 per bag.

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If 2 pounds of beef jerky cost $27.52, what is the cost per pound?

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$13.76 per pound.

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How do you compare unit prices from different stores?

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To compare unit prices, calculate the cost per unit for each option and then compare those values. The lower the unit price, the better the deal.

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If a bookstore sells 5 books for $26.35, what is the unit price per book?

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$5.27 per book.

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If a video game store sells 3 games for $56.28, what is the price for one game?

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$18.76 per game.

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How do you find the total cost for multiple items using unit rates?

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Multiply the unit rate by the number of items. For example, if one board game costs $4.18, then 3 board games cost $4.18 x 3 = $12.54.

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What is the unit price of 2 board games for $8.36?

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$4.18 per board game.

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If online prices for 3 board games are $12.84, what is the unit price?

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$4.28 per board game.