Unit Rates

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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 drive 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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What is the unit rate of 231 miles driven with 7 gallons of gas?

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33 miles per gallon.

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If I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what is the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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Who got the better deal: Rose who spent $2.00 for 20 pieces of gum or Joe who spent $1.50 for 10 pieces of gum?

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Rose got the better deal.

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What is the unit rate of 25 pens bought for $1.00?

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$0.04 per pen.

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If 4 pounds of bananas cost $6, what is the cost per pound?

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$1.50 per pound.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'miles per hour'?

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It means the number of miles traveled in one hour.

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How can unit rates help in making decisions?

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Unit rates allow you to compare prices or quantities easily, helping you to make informed decisions about purchases.

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What is the unit rate of 100 miles driven in 2 hours?

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50 miles per hour.