Unit Rate from Graphs

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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 a car travels 100 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 50 miles per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate from a graph?

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To find the unit rate from a graph, identify the values of the two quantities being compared, then divide the value of one quantity by the value of the other to find the rate per one unit.

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If a graph shows 40 miles for 1 gallon of gas, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is 40 miles per gallon.

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If a graph shows 15 students in 1 classroom, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is 15 students per classroom.

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If a graph shows 12 eggs in 1 crate, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is 12 eggs per crate.

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If a graph shows 48 passengers in 1 bus, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is 48 passengers per bus.

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If a graph shows 12 crayons in 1 box, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is 12 crayons per box.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = (Value of Quantity A) / (Value of Quantity B) where Quantity B is 1.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping, cooking, and travel.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is higher?

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A higher unit rate indicates a greater quantity of the first item per one unit of the second item, which can imply better efficiency or value.