Unit Rate Flashcardizz

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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 can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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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 there are 120 customers in 6 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 6 = 20 customers per hour.

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Which is a better deal: 24-pack for $6.00 or 12-pack for $3.50?

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The 24-pack is a better deal because it costs $0.25 per bottle compared to $0.29 per bottle for the 12-pack.

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If Jessica can write 1500 words in 5 hours, what is her writing speed?

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Jessica's writing speed is 300 words per hour (1500 words ÷ 5 hours).

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What is the unit rate of spending $40 on 5 pounds of concrete?

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The unit rate is $8 per pound ($40 ÷ 5 pounds).

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How many cars does Lynnette wash each day if she washes 95 cars in 5 days?

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Lynnette washes 19 cars per day (95 cars ÷ 5 days).

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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

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Why is it important to understand unit rates?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions about prices, speeds, and other quantities.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 60 miles per hour (300 miles ÷ 5 hours).

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What does it mean if two items have the same unit rate?

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If two items have the same unit rate, it means they cost the same per unit, making them equally good deals.