Unit Rate

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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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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 12 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 12 miles ÷ 3 hours = 4 miles per hour.

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If there are 45 seats in 9 rows, how many seats are there in 1 row?

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5 seats per row.

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

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$1.25 per pound.

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I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline. What was the price PER gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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Maria walks 12 miles in 3 hours. How many miles does she walk per hour?

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4 miles per hour.

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You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / 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, such as finding the best price or understanding speed.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.