Unit Rate Problems

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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, like miles per hour or dollars per item.

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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 600 miles in 120 minutes, divide 600 by 120 to find miles per minute.

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

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60 miles per hour (300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles/hour).

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What is the unit rate of 150 points scored in 10 games?

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15 points per game (150 points ÷ 10 games = 15 points/game).

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If a person runs 800 meters in 4 minutes, how many meters do they run in one minute?

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200 meters in one minute (800 meters ÷ 4 minutes = 200 meters/minute).

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How much does each item cost if 5 items cost $100?

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$20 per item ($100 ÷ 5 items = $20/item).

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What is the unit rate of 240 calories burned in 3 hours?

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80 calories per hour (240 calories ÷ 3 hours = 80 calories/hour).

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of sugar for 4 servings, how much sugar is needed per serving?

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0.5 cups of sugar per serving (2 cups ÷ 4 servings = 0.5 cups/serving).

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles driven in 1.5 hours?

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40 miles per hour (60 miles ÷ 1.5 hours = 40 miles/hour).

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If a student reads 300 pages in 10 days, how many pages do they read per day?

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30 pages per day (300 pages ÷ 10 days = 30 pages/day).