Unit Rate and Unit Price

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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 earn $20 for 4 hours of work, the unit rate is $5 per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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What is the unit rate if you earn $200 for 8 hours of work?

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The unit rate is $25 per hour, calculated by dividing $200 by 8 hours.

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If you buy 3 soda cans for $2.55, how much does one can cost?

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One can costs $0.85, calculated by dividing $2.55 by 3.

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Which operation do you use to find a unit rate?

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Division is used to find a unit rate.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price is the cost of one item or one unit of a product, helping consumers compare prices.

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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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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour, calculated by dividing 300 miles by 5 hours.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as a fraction?

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A unit rate expressed as a fraction shows the relationship between two quantities, such as miles per hour or dollars per pound.

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How can unit rates help in making purchasing decisions?

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Unit rates allow consumers to compare prices of different sizes or quantities to determine the best value.

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If you earn $15 for 3 hours of work, what is your unit rate?

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Your unit rate is $5 per hour, calculated by dividing $15 by 3 hours.