Rates and Unit Rates

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often expressed as a fraction.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit, allowing for easy comparison.

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How do rates and unit rates differ?

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Rates compare two quantities, while unit rates simplify that comparison to one unit of the second quantity.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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0.75 cups of flour per serving.

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What is the formula to calculate a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If 10 oranges cost $5, what is the cost per orange?

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$0.50 per orange.

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How do you find the unit rate from a given rate?

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Divide the first quantity by the second quantity to find the unit rate.

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If a cyclist rides 45 miles in 3 hours, how many miles does he ride per hour?

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15 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 120 miles in 2 hours?

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60 miles per hour.