Unit Rate(s)

A rate is a ratio that compares

• A part to a part

• A part to a whole

• Quantities with different units

• Quantities with the same units

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is:

• 0

• 3

• 1

• 2

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate for each pound of concrete?

• $8 per pound

• $35 per pound

• $5 per pound

• $0.125 per pound

It cost me $46.80 to fill my 13-gallon gas tank. What was the price of gas per gallon?

• $3.60

• $3.55

• $3.40

• $3.50

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

A recipe includes 8 cups of flour and 2 ∕ 3 cup of shortening. How many cups of flours would you need for 1 cup of shortening?

• 1 ∕ 12

• 2 ∕ 24

• 12

• 24 ∕ 2

A box of cereal states that there are 72 calories in a 3/4 cup serving. What is the unit rate for calories per cup? How many calories are there in 2 cups of cereal?

• The unit rate is 96 calories per cup and 192 calories in 2 cups
• The unit rate is 80 calories per cup and 40 calories in 2 cups
• The unit rate is 192 calories per cup and 96 calories in 2 cups
• the correct answer is not here

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

After 3 hours, Ernie had travelled 195 miles. If he travels at a constant speed, how far will he have travelled after 5 hours?

• 400 miles

• 325 miles

• 575 miles

• 650 miles

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Which is the better buy, a 12-pack of Pepsi for $3.50 or a 6-pack for $1.80?

• The 12-pack

• The 6-pack

• Neither, the unit rates are the same.

• Neither, I prefer Coke

The ski team needs new uniforms. The students plan to sell plush toy eagles for $5 each. The students find 3 companies on- line that sell stuffed mascots. Company A sells 18 eagles for $49.32. Company B sells 16 eagles for $43.36. Company C charges $41.55 for 15 eagles. Which company has the best buy?

• A

• B

• C

• all are good the better buy

You go to the grocery store to buy dog food. The store has three sizes available:

A 20-lb bag for $23.44

An 8-lb bag for $9.88

A 40-lb bag for $49.00

Which size bag has the lowest cost per pound rounded to the nearest cent?

• The 8-lb bag

• The 20-lb bag

• The 40-lb bag

• I have a cat

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B