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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 travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the total number of units. For example, if 15 pizzas cost $97.50, the unit price is $97.50 ÷ 15 = $6.50 per pizza.

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If 4 pounds of bananas cost $6, what is the cost per pound?

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The cost per pound is calculated by dividing the total cost by the total weight: $6 ÷ 4 pounds = $1.50 per pound.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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The formula for finding the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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If Jack jumps 40 times in 4 minutes, how many times does he jump in 1 minute?

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To find the jumps per minute, divide the total jumps by the total minutes: 40 jumps ÷ 4 minutes = 10 jumps per minute.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price of an item is the cost for one unit of that item, which helps compare prices of different quantities.

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How do you find the price per gallon of gasoline?

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To find the price per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons. For example, $15.00 ÷ 6 gallons = $2.50 per gallon.

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What does it mean to find a unit rate in a real-world context?

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Finding a unit rate in a real-world context means determining how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity, which helps in making informed decisions.

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If Ilana made $45 for 6 hours of babysitting, how much does she make per hour?

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To find the hourly rate, divide the total earnings by the total hours: $45 ÷ 6 hours = $7.50 per hour.

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What is the importance of unit rates in shopping?

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Unit rates help consumers compare prices of different products to determine which is the better deal.

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