Find Unit Rate

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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. It is often used to determine the cost per item or the speed per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 40 dollars for 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is 40 ÷ 5 = 8 dollars per pound.

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If you buy 6 yards of cloth for $16.52, what is the unit rate in dollars per yard?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the total yards: 16.52 ÷ 6 = approximately 2.75 dollars per yard.

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What is the unit rate of 286 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 286 ÷ 2 = 143 miles per hour.

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If you read 500 words in 5 minutes, what is the unit rate in words per minute?

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The unit rate is 500 ÷ 5 = 100 words per minute.

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Find the unit rate: 44 stamps on 4 sheets = _________ stamps per sheet.

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The unit rate is 44 ÷ 4 = 11 stamps per sheet.

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What is the unit rate of 120 miles in 3 hours?

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The unit rate is 120 ÷ 3 = 40 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 240 miles on 8 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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The unit rate is 240 ÷ 8 = 30 miles per gallon.

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How do you compare unit rates to find the best deal?

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Calculate the unit rate for each option and compare them. The option with the lowest unit rate is the best deal.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for 8 servings, what is the unit rate in cups of flour per serving?

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The unit rate is 4 ÷ 8 = 0.5 cups of flour per serving.