Rates, Unit Rates, and Complex Fractions

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate with the denominator of one.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio of two quantities with different units.

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Simplify the complex fraction: 18/40.

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9/20.

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If Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.248 per slice.

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If Velveeta cheese slices cost $3.18 for 12 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.265 per slice.

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How do you calculate miles per gallon?

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Miles per gallon = Total miles driven / Total gallons used.

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Calculate the miles per gallon if 256 miles were driven with 8 gallons of gas.

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32 miles per gallon.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total quantity / Number of units.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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0.75 cups of flour per serving.

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What is a complex fraction?

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A complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator, the denominator, or both are also fractions.