Unit Rates

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

Front

Calculate the unit rate: 24 mi in 2 hours.

Back

12 mi/hour.

Front

If Tyler runs 12 miles in 3 hours, what is his speed in miles per hour?

Back

4 mi/hour.

Front

What is the unit rate for Shane driving 36 miles in 3 hours?

Back

12 mi/hour.

Front

If John runs 18 miles in 6 hours, how many miles can he run in one hour?

Back

3 miles.

Front

How do you find a unit rate from a ratio?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the rate per one unit.

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is its speed?

Back

50 mi/hour.

Front

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

Back

It means the quantity is less than one unit per the given time or measure.

Front

How can you convert a rate to a unit rate?

Back

By dividing both the numerator and denominator by the denominator.