Rates: 6th Grade

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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 buy 5 pounds of apples for $10, the unit rate is $2 per pound.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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If a store has 120 customers in 6 hours, how do you find the customers per hour?

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Divide the total number of customers by the total hours: 120 customers ÷ 6 hours = 20 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate of $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the number of pounds: $3.75 ÷ 3 = $1.25 per pound.

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How many words can Antonia type per minute if she types 408 words in 4 minutes?

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Divide the total words by the total minutes: 408 words ÷ 4 minutes = 102 words per minute.

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What is the price per gallon if it costs $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon gas tank?

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To find the price per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons: $46.80 ÷ 13 = $3.60 per gallon.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount ÷ Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions about prices, speeds, and other rates in everyday life.

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If you buy 10 oranges for $5, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 oranges = $0.50 per orange.

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How do you convert a total rate to a unit rate?

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To convert a total rate to a unit rate, divide the total by the number of units to express it as a single unit.