Unit Rates

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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 earn $50 for 2 hours of work, the unit rate is $25 per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total amount?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you have $200 for 8 hours of work, divide 200 by 8 to get $25 per hour.

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What is the ratio of dimes to nickels if there are 10 dimes and 5 nickels?

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The ratio of dimes to nickels is 2 to 1.

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How do you compare unit prices to find the better deal?

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To compare unit prices, calculate the price per unit for each option. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If a teacher grades 25 assignments in 20 minutes, what is the rate per assignment?

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The rate is 1.25 assignments per minute.

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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 $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 $0.265 per slice.

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If you babysit for 8 hours and earn $72, what is your hourly rate?

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Your hourly rate is $9 per hour.

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If you babysit for 6 hours and earn $57, what is your hourly rate?

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Your hourly rate is $9.50 per hour.

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How do you determine if a rate is faster or slower?

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Compare the rates by calculating the unit rate for each scenario. The one with the higher unit rate is faster.