Unit Rates

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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 drive 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 12 gallons of gas for $33, the unit rate is $33 ÷ 12 gallons = $2.75 per gallon.

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What is the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost for one unit of a product. For example, if 3 movie tickets cost $29.25, the unit price is $29.25 ÷ 3 = $9.75 per ticket.

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How do you find the better deal between two prices?

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To find the better deal, compare the unit prices of both options. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If 44 stamps are on 4 sheets, how many stamps are on one sheet?

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11 stamps per sheet (44 stamps ÷ 4 sheets = 11 stamps/sheet).

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What is the unit rate of 527 miles driven on 17 gallons of gas?

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31 miles per gallon (527 miles ÷ 17 gallons = 31 mpg).

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If Sara Lee Turkey costs $6.58 per lb, what is the cost for 2 lbs?

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$13.16 (2 lbs × $6.58/lb = $13.16).

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If Butterball Turkey costs $11.16 for 2 lbs, what is the cost per lb?

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$5.58 per lb ($11.16 ÷ 2 lbs = $5.58/lb).

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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If you buy 5 gallons of gas for $14, what is the cost per gallon?

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$2.80 per gallon ($14 ÷ 5 gallons = $2.80/gallon).