Unit Rate

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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 a quantity of one. 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 cost per item?

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

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If a store has 120 customers in 6 hours, how do you find the unit rate of customers per hour?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total number of customers by the total hours. So, 120 customers ÷ 6 hours = 20 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate in dollars per pound if Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the total weight. So, $3.75 ÷ 3 pounds = $1.25 per pound.

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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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What is the unit rate of miles walked per hour if Maria walks 12 miles in 3 hours?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total miles by the total hours. So, 12 miles ÷ 3 hours = 4 miles per hour.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rate?

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The formula for calculating unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Units.

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

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

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What is the unit rate of speed in miles per hour if a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total miles by the total hours. So, 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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How do you convert a total cost into a unit cost?

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To convert a total cost into a unit cost, divide the total cost by the number of items or units.