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 a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, 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 first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 150 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 150 ÷ 3 = 50 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 65 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 5 hours?

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325 miles.

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What is the equivalent rate of 6 miles per gallon?

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18 miles to 3 gallons.

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If water flows at a rate of 5 gallons every 25 seconds, how many gallons flow in 45 seconds?

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9 gallons.

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A machine packs 70 boxes in 5 minutes. How many boxes can it pack in 8 minutes?

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112 boxes.

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If Maya earns $10 an hour, how many hours will it take her to earn $150?

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15 hours.

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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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How can you express 30 miles to 6 gallons as a unit rate?

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30 miles ÷ 6 gallons = 5 miles per gallon.

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What is the unit rate of 24 miles to 8 gallons?

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3 miles per gallon.