Unit Price, Constant Speed, and Unit Rate

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What is a unit price?

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A unit price is the cost of a single unit of a product, allowing for easy comparison of prices between different quantities.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if 4 sweaters cost $96, the unit price is $96 ÷ 4 = $24 per sweater.

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What is a constant speed?

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Constant speed means moving at a steady rate without speeding up or slowing down. For example, driving at 60 miles per hour consistently.

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How do you find the unit rate?

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The unit rate is found by dividing two quantities to find out how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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If a sweater costs $24, what is the total cost for 3 sweaters?

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The total cost for 3 sweaters is $24 × 3 = $72.

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Which of the following has a unit price of $24 for one sweater: $38 for 2 sweaters, $72 for 3 sweaters, $96 for 4 sweaters, or $120 for 5 sweaters?

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$72 for 3 sweaters has a unit price of $24 per sweater.

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If Mr. Adams earned $320 and received $200 in commissions, how much did he earn per hour for the 8 hours he worked?

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Mr. Adams earned $15 per hour not including commissions.

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What is the formula for calculating pay per hour?

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Pay per hour = Total earnings (excluding commissions) ÷ Total hours worked.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is its constant speed?

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The constant speed is 240 miles ÷ 4 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 150 calories burned in 30 minutes?

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The unit rate is 150 calories ÷ 30 minutes = 5 calories per minute.

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