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 a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if there are 120 customers in 6 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 6 = 20 customers per hour.

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If a store sells 4 chocolate bars for $2.00, what is the unit price per chocolate bar?

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$0.50 per bar.

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If Gilbert paid $28 for 7 golf balls, how much did he pay for 1 golf ball?

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$4 per golf ball.

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What is the unit cost of 15 pizzas that cost $97.50?

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$6.50 per pizza.

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If I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what was the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in everyday situations, such as shopping or budgeting.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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

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To convert total cost to unit cost, divide the total cost by the number of items.