Find Unit Rate

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

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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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

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What is the unit rate of 500 words in 5 minutes?

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100 words per minute.

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If Holly buys 6 yards of cloth for $16.52, what is the cost per yard?

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$16.52 ÷ 6 = $2.75 per yard.

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Which is a better deal: $4.39 for 11.5 oz of Doritos or $3.24 for 9.75 oz of Cheetos?

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Cheetos is the better deal.

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Convert 100 feet to yards. (1 yard = 3 feet)

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100 feet = 33.33 yards.

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Find the unit rate: 18 orders in 3 days = ________ orders per day.

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6 orders per day.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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How do you compare unit rates?

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To compare unit rates, calculate the unit rate for each option and then compare the results.