Finding the unit rate

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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 the speed per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if 4 basketballs cost $36, the unit rate is $36 ÷ 4 = $9 per basketball.

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If 12 bagels cost $8.40, what is the cost per bagel?

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$0.70 per bagel (calculated as $8.40 ÷ 12).

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What is the unit rate of 4 pounds of bananas costing $6?

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$1.50 per pound (calculated as $6 ÷ 4).

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How do you find the price per item when given a total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 15 pizzas cost $97.50, the price per pizza is $97.50 ÷ 15 = $6.50.

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What is the unit rate if 4 pizzas cost $68?

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$17.00 per pizza (calculated as $68 ÷ 4).

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If a dozen eggs cost $3.00, what is the cost per egg?

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$0.25 per egg (calculated as $3.00 ÷ 12).

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What is the formula for calculating unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Cost ÷ Number of Units.

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If 10 liters of juice cost $20, what is the cost per liter?

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$2.00 per liter (calculated as $20 ÷ 10).

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How can unit rates help in making purchasing decisions?

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Unit rates allow consumers to compare prices of different quantities and sizes to determine the best value.