Unit Rates

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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 dollars per pound or 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 quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 40 dollars for 5 pounds, divide 40 by 5 to find the cost per pound.

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

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour, calculated by dividing 300 miles by 5 hours.

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What is the unit rate of 12 apples for $3?

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The unit rate is $0.25 per apple, calculated by dividing $3 by 12 apples.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 loaves of bread, what is the unit rate of flour per loaf?

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The unit rate is 2 cups of flour per loaf, calculated by dividing 4 cups by 2 loaves.

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How do you convert a total cost to a unit price?

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To convert a total cost to a unit price, divide the total cost by the total quantity. For example, if 10 pounds of rice cost $20, the unit price is $2 per pound.

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What is the unit rate of 50 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 25 miles per hour, calculated by dividing 50 miles by 2 hours.

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If a person can read 120 pages in 3 hours, what is their reading speed in pages per hour?

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The reading speed is 40 pages per hour, calculated by dividing 120 pages by 3 hours.

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What is the unit cost of 10 pounds of chicken that costs $30?

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The unit cost is $3 per pound, calculated by dividing $30 by 10 pounds.

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If a cyclist rides 45 miles in 3 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 15 miles per hour, calculated by dividing 45 miles by 3 hours.