Flashcardizz - Comparing 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 single unit. 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 find a unit rate from a ratio?

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To find a unit rate from a ratio, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if the ratio is 4 apples for $2, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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What does a 1:4 ratio mean?

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A 1:4 ratio means that for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 4 units of the second quantity. For example, if there is 1 cup of sugar for every 4 cups of flour, the ratio is 1:4.

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If 18 orders are made in 3 days, how many orders are made per day?

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6 orders per day.

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If Maria runs 12 miles in 3 hours, how many miles does she run in 1 hour?

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4 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the cost of 6 apples if 4 apples cost $2.40?

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First, find the cost of 1 apple: $2.40 / 4 = $0.60. Then, multiply by 6: $0.60 x 6 = $3.60.

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What is the unit rate of 15 words in 30 seconds?

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The unit rate is 0.5 words per second.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of $15.82 for two movie tickets?

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The unit rate is $7.91 per movie ticket.

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How do you determine if a table uses a specific ratio?

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Check the relationship between the two quantities in each row of the table. If the ratio of the first quantity to the second quantity is consistent and matches the specified ratio, then it uses that ratio.