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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you earn $600 in 2 weeks, the unit rate is $600 ÷ 2 = $300 per week.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Rose spent $2.00 for 20 pieces of gum, what is the unit rate per piece of gum?

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The unit rate is $2.00 ÷ 20 = $0.10 per piece of gum.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Joe spent $1.50 for 10 pieces of gum, what is the unit rate per piece of gum?

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The unit rate is $1.50 ÷ 10 = $0.15 per piece of gum.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Who got the better deal: Rose or Joe?

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Rose got the better deal because her unit rate of $0.10 per piece of gum is less than Joe's $0.15 per piece.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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Ricky made $600 in two weeks. What is his unit rate per week?

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Ricky's unit rate is $600 ÷ 2 = $300 per week.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Christina biked 36 miles in 6 hours. What is her speed in miles per hour?

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Christina's speed is 36 miles ÷ 6 hours = 6 mph.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Ilana made $45 babysitting for 6 hours. How much does she make per hour?

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Ilana makes $45 ÷ 6 = $7.50 per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Lisa made $300 in 6 hours. What is her unit rate per hour?

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Lisa's unit rate is $300 ÷ 6 = $50 per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the importance of unit rates in real life?

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Unit rates help compare prices, speeds, and other quantities, making it easier to make informed decisions.

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