Unit Rate and Unit Price Blast from the Past

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

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 a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

Front

How do you calculate the unit price?

Back

To calculate the unit price, divide the total price of the item by the number of units (e.g., pounds, liters) it contains. This helps determine the cost per unit.

Front

If Luke can paint 91 portraits in 7 weeks, how many portraits does he paint each week?

Back

13 portraits per week.

Front

Which bag of dog food has the lowest price per pound if the prices are: 40 lb bag for $40, 20 lb bag for $30, 10 lb bag for $20, and 8 lb bag for $16?

Back

20 lb bag.

Front

Which is the better buy: a 3-pound bag of candy for $6.04 or a 9-pound bag for $18.45?

Back

The 3-pound bag.

Front

Harry mowed eight lawns and earned $96. How much did he earn for each lawn?

Back

$12.

Front

Nate biked 54 miles in 4.5 hours. What was Nate's average speed in miles per hour?

Back

12 miles per hour.

Front

What is the formula to find the unit rate?

Back

Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

Front

Why is it important to understand unit rates?

Back

Understanding unit rates helps consumers make informed decisions about purchases and compare prices effectively.

Front

If a 10 lb bag of dog food costs $20, what is the price per pound?

Back

$2 per pound.