Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you find a unit rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units.

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What is the ratio of apples in the fridge to apples on the table if there are 20 apples in the fridge and 9 on the table?

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20/9

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What is the difference between a ratio and a rate?

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A ratio compares two quantities of the same kind, while a rate compares two quantities of different kinds.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed as 'miles per hour'?

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It means the number of miles traveled in one hour.

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What is the unit rate of 9 minutes to 5 miles?

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Rate.

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If Ernie travels 195 miles in 3 hours, what is his speed in miles per hour?

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65 miles per hour.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares quantities with different units.

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How do you convert a rate to a unit rate?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to express it per one unit.