Intro to Unit Rates (6.RP.A.2)

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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 one unit. For example, if you buy 5 apples for $10, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity of one item by the total quantity of another item. For example, if you have 120 customers in 8 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 8 = 15 customers per hour.

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If you spent $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8.00 per pound.

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A store had 120 customers in 8 hours. How many customers came in every hour?

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15 customers every hour.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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You're throwing a party and ordered 15 pizzas for $97.50. How much did each pizza cost?

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$6.50 per pizza.

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

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$1.25 per pound.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / 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 real-life situations, such as shopping or budgeting.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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An example of a unit rate is the price of gas per gallon, such as $3.50 per gallon.