Using Rates and Distance, Rate, Time

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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 expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the 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 formula to find the rate if given distance and time?

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If a person travels 60 miles in 2 hours, what is their rate of speed?

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What does the variable 'm' represent in the equation m=21h?

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In the equation m=21h, 'm' represents the total money earned, where 'h' is the number of hours worked, and 21 is the rate of pay per hour.

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How do you determine which is the better buy between two products?

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To determine the better buy, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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If a 12-pack of soda costs $3.50, what is the cost per can?

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To find the cost per can, divide the total cost by the number of cans: $3.50 ÷ 12 = approximately $0.29 per can.

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What is the rate of snowfall if it is 4/5 inches per hour?

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The rate of snowfall is 4/5 inches per hour, which can also be expressed as a ratio of 4 inches to 5 hours.

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What is the formula to calculate distance?

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If a car travels at a speed of 50 miles per hour for 3 hours, how far does it travel?

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