Flashcard RETAKE: Finding Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate that compares the quantity of something to exactly 1 unit of something else.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total cost?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the number of units. For example, if 4 pounds of bananas cost $6, the unit rate is $6 ÷ 4 = $1.50 per pound.

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What is the formula to calculate a unit rate?

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The formula to calculate a unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Total Units.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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To find the unit rate, divide 300 miles by 5 hours: 300 ÷ 5 = 60 miles per hour.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the unit rate of 12 apples for $3?

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To find the unit rate, divide $3 by 12 apples: $3 ÷ 12 = $0.25 per apple.

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

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To find the unit rate, divide 4 cups by 2 cakes: 4 ÷ 2 = 2 cups of flour per cake.