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. It is often used to determine the cost per item or per unit of measure.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price of the item by the total number of units (e.g., ounces, liters) it contains.

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If a 12-pack of soda costs $6.00, what is the unit price per can?

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The unit price is $0.50 per can (calculated as $6.00 ÷ 12 cans).

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What is the formula to find the total cost when buying multiple units?

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Total Cost = Unit Price × Number of Units.

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If a 5-pound bag of flour costs $3.75, what is the cost per pound?

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The cost per pound is $0.75 (calculated as $3.75 ÷ 5 pounds).

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What is the better deal: 10 ounces of chips for $2.50 or 15 ounces for $3.00?

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15 ounces for $3.00 is the better deal, as the unit price is lower.

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How do you compare unit prices of two different products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare the values. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If a 24-ounce bottle of juice costs $4.80, what is the unit price per ounce?

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The unit price is $0.20 per ounce (calculated as $4.80 ÷ 24 ounces).

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What is a proportional relationship in the context of unit rates?

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A proportional relationship is when two quantities maintain a constant ratio, meaning as one quantity increases, the other increases at a consistent rate.

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If a 3-pound bag of apples costs $4.50, how much would 6 pounds cost?

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$9.00 (calculated as $4.50 × 2).