Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, like miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 120 customers in 8 hours, divide 120 by 8 to get 15 customers per hour.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 5 to 4?

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The equivalent ratio of 5 to 4 can be found by multiplying both numbers by the same factor. For example, multiplying by 5 gives 25 to 20.

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If a store sells 6 yards of cloth for $16.52, what is the unit price per yard?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of yards: $16.52 ÷ 6 = approximately $2.75 per yard.

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What is the unit rate of spending $40 on 5 pounds of concrete?

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The unit rate is calculated by dividing the total cost by the weight: $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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

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The unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a ratio is equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between numbers, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.

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How can you compare two unit rates?

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To compare two unit rates, calculate each unit rate and then compare the resulting values. The larger value indicates a better deal.

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What is the unit rate of 120 customers in 8 hours?

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The unit rate is 120 customers ÷ 8 hours = 15 customers per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for 2 loaves of bread, what is the unit rate of flour per loaf?

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The unit rate is 4 cups ÷ 2 loaves = 2 cups of flour per loaf.