How Do You Use Unit Rates to Compare Rates?

How Do You Use Unit Rates to Compare Rates?

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Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! This tutorial shows you how to use ratios to figure out which store has a better deal on cupcakes. Take a look!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • word problem
  • ratio
  • unit rates
  • comparing
  • better deal
  • rate
  • compare
  • convert
  • divide

Background Tutorials

  • Understand the concept of a unit rate a/b associated with a ratio a:b with b ≠ 0, and use rate language in the context of a ratio relationship.

      • How Do You Convert a Rate To A Unit Rate?How Do You Convert a Rate To A Unit Rate?

      How Do You Convert a Rate To A Unit Rate?

      When you talk about the speed of a car, you usually say something in miles per hour. For example, you say, 'I drove 40 miles per hour.' Normally, you don't say, 'I drove 120 miles per 3 hours.' Figure out how to convert a rate like 120 miles per 3 hours to the unit rate of 40 miles per hour by watching this tutorial.

      • What are Rates and Unit Rates?What are Rates and Unit Rates?

      What are Rates and Unit Rates?

      Can you do 100 sit-ups in 2 minutes? That's a rate! Driving a car going 40 miles per hour? That's a unit rate! Watch this tutorial to learn about rate and unit rate (and the difference!).

Further Exploration

  • Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed.

      • How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using Unit Rates?How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using Unit Rates?

      How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using Unit Rates?

      Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! This tutorial shows you how to take a rate and convert it to a unit rate. Then, you can use that unit rate to calculate your answer. Watch this tutorial to learn all about it!