Rates & Unit Rates

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What is a rate?

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A special type of ratio that compares quantities with unlike units of measure.

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What is a unit rate?

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A rate in which the comparison is to 1 unit.

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Calculate the unit rate: Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola. What is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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If a store sells 4 chocolate bars for $2.00, how much does one chocolate bar cost?

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$0.50 per bar.

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If Amy ran 18 miles in 3 days, what is her rate of running per day?

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6 miles per day.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the difference between a rate and a ratio?

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A rate compares quantities with different units, while a ratio compares quantities with the same unit.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 cakes, what is the unit rate of flour per cake?

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2 cups of flour per cake.

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How do you convert a rate to a unit rate?

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Divide the total amount by the number of units.