What is a rate?

Rates

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often expressed as a quantity per unit of time, such as speed (miles per hour) or production (items per day).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate a rate?
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To calculate a rate, divide the total quantity by the total time or number of units. For example, if a farm produces 1,200 eggs in 30 days, the rate is 1,200 eggs ÷ 30 days = 40 eggs per day.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rate of eggs produced if a farm produces 1,200 eggs in 30 days?
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40 eggs per day.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a grocery store sells 48 watermelons in 6 hours, what is the rate of watermelons sold per hour?
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8 watermelons per hour.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the lap rate of a hamster that runs 1,620 laps in 9 hours?
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180 laps per hour.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the rate of an activity over time?
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To find the rate of an activity over time, divide the total amount of the activity by the total time taken. For example, if a student sharpens 5,400 pencils in 45 hours, the rate is 5,400 pencils ÷ 45 hours = 120 pencils per hour.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the sharpening rate if a student sharpens 5,400 pencils in 45 hours?
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120 pencils per hour.
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