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 a quantity of one. For example, if you buy 5 pounds of concrete for $40, the unit rate is $8 per pound.

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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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If you buy 3 pounds of apples for $6, what is the unit rate?

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$2 per pound.

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What is the unit rate of 120 customers in 6 hours?

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20 customers per hour.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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How much does each juice box cost if an 8 pack costs $4?

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50 cents or $0.50 per juice box.

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What is the unit rate of 40 pounds of dog food for $49.00?

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$1.225 per pound.

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If a store sells 10 cookies for $5, what is the cost per cookie?

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$0.50 per cookie.

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How do you find the lowest cost per unit among different sizes?

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Calculate the unit rate for each size and compare them. The size with the lowest unit rate is the best deal.

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If you can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can you type in 1 minute?

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102 words per minute.