Unit Rate & Unit Price

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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 earn $50 for 2 hours of work, the unit rate is $25 per hour.

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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 a 30 oz. jar of mayonnaise costs $2.99, the unit price is $2.99 ÷ 30 oz. = $0.10 per ounce.

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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 a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a unit price is lower?

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A lower unit price means you are paying less for each individual unit of a product, which is generally a better deal.

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How do you find the price per item when given a total price and quantity?

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To find the price per item, divide the total price by the number of items. For example, if 4 chocolate bars cost $2.00, the price per bar is $2.00 ÷ 4 = $0.50.

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What is the unit rate of $200 for 8 hours of work?

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The unit rate is $200 ÷ 8 hours = $25 per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, how much flour is needed per cookie?

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You need 3 cups ÷ 12 cookies = 0.25 cups of flour per cookie.

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What is the unit price of gasoline if 6 gallons cost $15.00?

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The unit price is $15.00 ÷ 6 gallons = $2.50 per gallon.

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How do you convert a total cost to a unit price?

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To convert a total cost to a unit price, divide the total cost by the total number of units.

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