Rates: 6th Grade

Front

What is a rate?

Back

A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different units, such as miles per hour or dollars per pound.

Front

How do you convert pounds to tons?

Back

To convert pounds to tons, divide the number of pounds by 2000. For example, 15700 pounds is 15700 ÷ 2000 = 7.85 tons.

Front

What is the unit rate?

Back

The unit rate is the amount of one quantity per one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' (e.g., dollars per hour).

Front

How do you calculate the price per gallon of gas?

Back

To find the price per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons. For example, $46.80 ÷ 13 gallons = $3.60 per gallon.

Front

What is the formula to find unit rate?

Back

Unit Rate = Total Amount ÷ Number of Units.

Front

How do you convert milligrams to grams?

Back

To convert milligrams to grams, divide the number of milligrams by 1000. For example, 2000 mg = 2000 ÷ 1000 = 2 g.

Front

If a truck weighs 15700 pounds, how many tons does it weigh?

Back

7 tons.

Front

What is the unit rate of Alycia's earnings?

Back

$6.80 per hour.

Front

How do you find the cost per pound?

Back

To find the cost per pound, divide the total cost by the total weight in pounds.

Front

If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is the cost per pound?

Back

$1.25 per pound.