6th Grade Math Test, Mod 5

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate of visitors per hour?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total number of visitors by the total number of hours. For example, if 12,204 visitors entered in 4 hours, the unit rate is 12,204 ÷ 4 = 3,051 visitors per hour.

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If Willy Wonka used half a pound of chocolate to make 16 candy bars, how many candy bars can he make with 0.75 pounds?

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Willy Wonka can make 24 candy bars with 0.75 pounds of chocolate.

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What is the formula to find miles per hour?

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To find miles per hour, divide the total miles skied by the total hours skied. For example, if a skier skied 32 miles in 5 hours, the miles per hour would be 32 ÷ 5 = 6.4 mph.

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How do you find the average amount of sugar used per batch?

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To find the average amount of sugar used per batch, divide the total cups of sugar by the number of batches. For example, 18 cups of sugar for 8 batches means 18 ÷ 8 = 2.25 cups per batch.

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What does a ratio represent?

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A ratio represents a relationship between two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What is the ratio of shirts to cost if it is less than 1:10?

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If the ratio of shirts to cost is less than 1:10, it means for every shirt, the cost is more than 10 times the number of shirts.

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How do you convert a fraction to a unit rate?

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To convert a fraction to a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the value per one unit.

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What is the importance of understanding unit rates in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speed, and evaluating efficiency.

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How can you check if your answer is reasonable in a math problem?

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You can check if your answer is reasonable by estimating the numbers involved and seeing if your answer falls within a logical range.