4-1 notes continued
Unit rates- when a rate is simplified so it has a denominator of 1.
To find the unit rate DIVIDE
Express each rate as a unit rate.
1. $50 for 4 days of work $50 = $12.50 / 1 day
4 days
2. 3 pounds of dog food in 5 days
3. 153 points in 18 games
4. 350 miles on 15 gallons
5. 100 meters in 12 seconds
6. 1,473 people entered in 3 hours
Which is the better buy?
7. a 17-ounce box of cereal for $4.89 or a 21-ounce box for $5.69 . Find each unit rate, then compare ($/ounce).
8. 6 cans of green beans for $1 or 10 cans for $1.95. Find each unit rate, then compare ($/can).