Understanding Unit Rate

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What is the topic of today's lesson?

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Unit rate

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If you spend $22 for 6 books, how do you find the unit rate?

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Divide the total cost by the number of books: $22 ÷ 6 = $3.67 per book.

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How do you calculate the unit rate for 15 apples costing $30?

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Divide the total cost by the number of apples: $30 ÷ 15 = $2 per apple.

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What is the unit rate if a car travels 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas?

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Divide the total miles by the gallons of gas: 300 miles ÷ 10 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.

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Why is understanding unit rate important in real life?

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It helps in comparing prices and determining the best buy, such as cost per item or cost per unit of measurement.

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How do you find the unit rate for 8 oranges costing $16?

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Divide the total cost by the number of oranges: $16 ÷ 8 = $2 per orange.

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If a cyclist travels 120 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate?

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Divide the total miles by the hours: 120 miles ÷ 4 hours = 30 miles per hour.

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How can unit rate be used in cooking?

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It helps in scaling recipes by determining the cost per ingredient or the amount needed per serving.