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 travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 50 apples for 5 baskets, the unit rate is 50 ÷ 5 = 10 apples per basket.

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If there are 72 ounces for 6 steaks, how many ounces for each steak would that be?

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12 ounces

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The Miller's drove 510 miles in 8.5 hours. How many miles did they travel in just one hour?

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60 miles

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Four students spent $9.40 on school lunches. How much did each student spend if they each bought the same lunch?

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$2.35

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Samantha bought 20 shirts for $38.40. What was the cost per shirt?

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$1.92

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If Joe made $113.55 after 5 days for helping his neighbor do yard work, how much did he make each day?

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$22.71

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What is the formula for finding the unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Number of Units. For example, if a pack of 6 eggs costs $3, the unit price is $3 ÷ 6 = $0.50 per egg.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speed, and evaluating costs.

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What is an example of a unit rate in cooking?

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for 2 cakes, the unit rate is 2 cups of flour per cake.