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 where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you earn $10 for 2 hours of work, the unit rate is $5 per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 15 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 15 miles ÷ 3 hours = 5 miles per hour.

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If you pay $15 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what is the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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Which of the following is a unit rate: 10 miles / 2 hours, $6 for each hour, 2 boxes / $5, 15 pounds every 5 servings?

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$6 for each hour.

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Alycia earned $20.40 in 3 hours. What is her unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$6.80 per hour.

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How much does one senior movie ticket cost if 5 tickets are sold for $37.50?

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$7.50 per senior ticket.

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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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What is the unit rate of 30 miles in 5 hours?

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6 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 50 apples for $100?

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$2 per apple.