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 when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, ensuring the second quantity is 1.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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If a store sees 120 customers in 8 hours, what is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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15 customers per hour.

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Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola. What is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the price per candy bar if 9 candy bars cost $13.50?

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$1.50 per product.

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

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Divide the total cost by the number of items.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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If you ordered 15 pizzas for $97.50, what is the unit cost per pizza?

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$6.50 per pizza.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the formula to calculate miles per gallon?

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Miles per gallon = Total miles driven / Total gallons of gas used.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If my father drove 231 miles with 7 gallons of gas, what was his mileage?

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33 miles per gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'per item'?

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It indicates the cost or quantity of one item in relation to another.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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