Unit 3: Unit Rates and Percentages

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It is often expressed as a quantity per one unit, such as miles per hour or cost per item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the speed of an object?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken. The formula is: Speed = Distance / Time.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If Han runs at a pace of 12 minutes per mile, how many miles can he run in 1 hour?

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In 1 hour (60 minutes), Han can run 5 miles because 60 minutes / 12 minutes per mile = 5 miles.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, use the formula: (Part / Whole) x 100 = Percentage.

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What is 20% of 60?

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20% of 60 is 12, calculated as (20/100) x 60 = 12.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does the term 'pace' refer to in running?

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Pace refers to the amount of time it takes to run a certain distance, usually expressed in minutes per mile.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If Lucy has a ratio of 6:2 for chocolate chip cookies to sugar cookies, what is the total number of cookies if she makes 96 sugar cookies?

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If the ratio is 6:2, for every 6 chocolate chip cookies, there are 2 sugar cookies. If she makes 96 sugar cookies, she needs a total of 384 cookies.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 yards and a width of 15 yards?

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The area is calculated as Length x Width. So, the area is 10 yards x 15 yards = 150 square yards.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.1

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator) and then multiply by 100.