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 first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 408 words typed in 4 minutes, the unit rate is 408 ÷ 4 = 102 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of 3 pounds of granola for $3.75?

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$1.25 per pound.

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If Todd can type 408 words in 4 minutes, what is his typing speed in words per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of Baylee earning $20.00 in 4 hours?

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0.2 hours per dollar.

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How do you find the unit rate of inches of snow per hour if it snowed 20 inches in 5 hours?

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Divide 20 inches by 5 hours to get 4 inches per hour.

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If hamburger sells for 3 pounds for $6, how much will 10 pounds cost?

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$20.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'inches per hour'?

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It indicates how many inches of a certain measurement occur in one hour.

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How can unit rates help in real-life situations?

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Unit rates help compare prices, speeds, and efficiencies, making it easier to make informed decisions.