Rate / Unit Rate

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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. For example, if you can buy 36 cookies for $4, the unit rate is 9 cookies per dollar.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total quantity and total cost?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the total cost. For example, if you have 36 cookies for $4, the unit rate is 36 cookies ÷ 4 dollars = 9 cookies per dollar.

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If Kiontre reads 100 pages in 5 days, how many pages does he read in 1 day?

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20 pages per day.

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If there are 45 seats in 9 rows, how many seats are there in 1 row?

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5 seats per row.

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If Analissa puts 55 seeds into 11 pots, how many seeds does she put in 1 pot?

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5 seeds per pot.

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What is the formula to find the cost per item?

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Cost per item = Total cost ÷ Number of items.

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If $279 is spent on 9 concert tickets, what is the cost per ticket?

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$31 per ticket.

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What is the relationship between rates and unit rates?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different units, while a unit rate is a specific type of rate that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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How can you express a unit rate as a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the quantity and the denominator is the total cost or total number of items. For example, 9 cookies per dollar can be written as 9/1.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speed, and evaluating efficiency.

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