Unit Price, Constant Speed, and Unit Rate

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What is a unit price?

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A unit price is the cost of a single unit of a product, allowing for easy comparison of prices between different quantities.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if 3 sweaters cost $72, the unit price is $72 ÷ 3 = $24 per sweater.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Which of the following has a unit price of $24 for one sweater? $38 for 2 sweaters, $72 for 3 sweaters, $96 for 4 sweaters, $120 for 5 sweaters?

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$72 for 3 sweaters has a unit price of $24 per sweater.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means moving at a steady rate without speeding up or slowing down.

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If Ling drives at a constant speed of 55 miles per hour, how long will it take him to drive 275 miles?

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It will take him 5 hours.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to find time when speed and distance are known?

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Time = Distance ÷ Speed.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?

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It will travel 180 miles (60 miles/hour × 3 hours).

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you earn $120 for 4 hours of work, the unit rate is $120 ÷ 4 = $30 per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the unit rate of 300 miles in 5 hours?

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour (300 miles ÷ 5 hours).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2