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 a quantity of one. For example, if you can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of the other item. For example, if you can type 408 words in 4 minutes, the unit rate is 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola. What is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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Jack jumps 40 times in 4 minutes. How many times does he jump per 1 minute?

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10 times.

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What is the unit rate if Rose spent $2.00 for 20 pieces of gum?

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$0.10 per piece of gum.

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If four pounds of bananas cost $6, what is the cost per pound of bananas?

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$1.50 per pound.

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

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To determine who got the better deal, compare the unit rates of each option. The lower unit rate indicates a better deal.

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If Joe spent $1.50 for 10 pieces of gum, what is his unit rate?

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$0.15 per piece of gum.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.