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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 quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5/10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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Isabella flew 600 miles in 120 minutes. How many miles per minute did she fly?

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5 miles per minute.

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Tracey ran 1,000 meters in 5 minutes. How many meters/minute did she run?

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200 meters per minute.

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Ava read 110 books in 11 months. How many books per month did she read?

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10 books per month.

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John spent $36 to buy 4 basketballs. What was the price per basketball?

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$9.00 per basketball.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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The formula to find the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time or Total Cost.

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If a telemarketer can make 7 phone calls per day, what equation shows the relationship between the number of phone calls (y) made in a certain amount of days (x)?

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y = 7x.

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What does the term 'per' indicate in unit rates?

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The term 'per' indicates a division of one quantity by another, often used to express rates such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How can unit rates be used in real life?

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Unit rates can help compare prices, speeds, and efficiencies, making it easier to make informed decisions, such as finding the best deal when shopping.

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