Unit Rate/Unit Price

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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 one unit. For example, if you can buy 3 apples for $1, the unit rate is $0.33 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a 12-pack of soda costs $6, the unit price is $6 ÷ 12 = $0.50 per soda.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 240 miles ÷ 4 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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The formula to find the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to make 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.

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How do you determine which deal is better when comparing prices?

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To determine which deal is better, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If a store sells 10 pounds of apples for $20, what is the price per pound?

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The price per pound is $20 ÷ 10 pounds = $2 per pound.

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What is the unit rate of speed if a runner completes 100 meters in 10 seconds?

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The unit rate of speed is 100 meters ÷ 10 seconds = 10 meters per second.

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If a car uses 15 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the unit rate of miles per gallon?

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The unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 15 gallons = 20 miles per gallon.

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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Calculate the unit price for both products and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.