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. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if there are 120 customers in 8 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 8 = 15 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 6 movie tickets costing $30?

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The unit rate is $30 ÷ 6 = $5 per ticket.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 150 ÷ 3 = 50 miles per hour.

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What operation do you use to find a unit rate?

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You use division to find a unit rate.

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How are rates and unit rates similar?

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Both rates and unit rates compare two different quantities of information.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to make 12 cookies, what is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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The unit rate is 4 cups ÷ 12 cookies = 1/3 cup of flour per cookie.

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What is the unit rate of 240 calories in 4 servings?

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The unit rate is 240 ÷ 4 = 60 calories per serving.

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If a store sells 80 apples for $40, what is the cost per apple?

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The unit rate is $40 ÷ 80 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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How many miles can you drive in 1 hour if your speed is 60 miles per hour?

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You can drive 60 miles in 1 hour.