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. It shows how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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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.

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If Felix paid $6.00 for 12 granola bars, what is the cost per granola bar?

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$0.50 per granola bar.

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If 45 words are typed in 3 minutes, what is the unit rate in words per minute?

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15 Words/Minute.

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If 242 miles are traveled in 4 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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60.5 miles/hour.

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If 10 days are needed for 2 jobs, what is the time per job?

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5 days/job.

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If 15 kilometers are traveled in 3 hours, what is the speed in kilometers per hour?

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5 Kilometers/Hour.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is greater than 1?

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It means that the first quantity is greater than the second quantity when compared on a per unit basis.