Unit Rates & Equivalent Ratios

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you find a unit rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 60 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 3 hours = 20 miles per hour.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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What is the ratio of 15 to 20 in simplest form?

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If you buy 5 pounds of apples for $10, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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The unit rate is $2 per pound.

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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 50 miles per hour.

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What is the cost per item if 12 items cost $36?

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The cost per item is $3.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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