Exploring Ratios and Unit Rates in Real-World Problems

This video tutorial introduces the concept of unit rates, providing examples such as speed in miles per hour and heart rate in beats per minute. It explains how to convert rates into unit rates using proportional relationships, with practical examples like calculating the cost per pound of jelly beans and comparing prices of water bottles. The tutorial concludes with a call to action to follow on social media for more math tips.

What is a unit rate?

• A rate that is always more than 100

• A rate expressed as a quantity of one

• A rate that cannot be simplified

• A rate expressed as a quantity of two or more

How many miles can the distance runner travel in one hour?

• 2 miles

• 16 miles

• 8 miles

• 4 miles

What is the average number of students per class?

• 27 students

• 108 students

• 4 students

• 16 students

How many miles per hour is the unit rate of the distance runner?

• 8 mph

• 16 mph

• 4 mph

• 12 mph

How much does one pound of jelly beans cost?

• $7.00

• $14.00

• $1.75

• $3.50

What is the unit rate of words per minute for Jose?

• 158 words

• 79 words

• 3 words

• 237 words

Which brand offers the lower unit cost per bottle?

• Brand A

• Brand B

• Both are the same

• Cannot be determined

What is the unit cost per bottle for Brand A?

• $1.25

• $2.00

• $0.75

• $1.10

What is the unit cost per bottle for Brand B?

• $2.10

• $1.10

• $1.25

• $0.95

What did Jacob decide to do instead of buying bottled water?

• Buy only Brand B

• Buy only Brand A

• Stop drinking water

• Buy a reusable water container