Solve Unit Rate Problems

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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 find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate from a ratio, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if the ratio is 4 apples for 2 dollars, the unit rate is 4 ÷ 2 = 2 apples per dollar.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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The formula to calculate unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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If you buy 5 notebooks for $10, what is the cost per notebook?

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The cost per notebook (unit rate) is $10 ÷ 5 notebooks = $2 per notebook.

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How can unit rates help in real-life situations?

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Unit rates help in making comparisons, budgeting, and understanding prices, such as determining the best deal when shopping.

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What is the unit rate of 120 miles in 4 hours?

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The unit rate is 120 miles ÷ 4 hours = 30 miles per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, what is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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The unit rate is 3 cups ÷ 12 cookies = 0.25 cups of flour per cookie.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is greater than another?

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If a unit rate is greater than another, it means that the first option is more efficient or offers more value per unit compared to the second.

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How do you convert a fraction to a unit rate?

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To convert a fraction to a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator to express it as a quantity per one unit.