16-3 and 16-5 Formative Assessment

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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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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What is the missing number in the sequence: 10, __, 12, 13?

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11

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If you buy 3 pounds of granola for $3.75, what is the unit rate?

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$1.25 per pound.

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What is the formula for finding the unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Quantity.

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If a car travels 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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30 miles per gallon.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is higher?

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A higher unit rate indicates that you are paying more for each unit of the item, which may suggest a less favorable deal.

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If you spend $35 on 7 pounds of apples, what is the unit rate?

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$5 per pound.

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What is the missing number in the equation: 5 + __ = 17?

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12

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How can you express a unit rate as a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the total amount and the denominator is the number of units.