Unit Rate

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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 travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 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 quantity of one item by the quantity of the other item. 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 1/2 liter of tea every 2/3 of an hour?

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The unit rate is 3/4 of a liter per hour.

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Sargento cheese slices if they cost $2.48 for 10 slices?

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The unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 slices = $0.248 per slice.

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What is the unit price of Velveeta cheese slices if they cost $3.18 for 12 slices?

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The unit price is $3.18 ÷ 12 slices = $0.265 per slice.

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If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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The unit rate is $3.75 ÷ 3 pounds = $1.25 per pound.

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How do you compare prices of different quantities?

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Convert the prices to a common unit (e.g., price per item or price per weight) to compare them effectively.

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What is the unit rate of Henry writing 5 ¼ pages in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 1.75 pages per hour.

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If a 12 pack of Coke costs $3.50, what is the unit price per can?

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The unit price is $3.50 ÷ 12 cans = $0.2917 per can.