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 a quantity of one. For example, if you can drive 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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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. For example, if you have 120 apples and 4 baskets, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 4 = 30 apples per basket.

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If Anna can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can she type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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Which operation do you use to solve for unit rate?

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Division.

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You score 84 points in six games. How much do you score per game?

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14 points per game.

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Maria walks 12 miles in 3 hours. How many miles does she walk per hour?

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4 miles per hour.

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

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$6.50 per pizza.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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How do you express a unit rate in terms of a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the total quantity and the denominator is the number of units. For example, 50 miles in 2 hours can be expressed as 50/2 = 25 miles per hour.