Finding Unit Rate

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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, expressed as 'per one thing.'

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How do you calculate the unit rate of speed?

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To calculate speed in miles per hour, divide the total miles traveled by the total hours taken.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate of cost per item?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items.

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If 3 pizzas cost $24, what is the cost per pizza?

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$8 per pizza.

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How do you find the unit rate of distance per minute?

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Divide the total distance by the total time in minutes.

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If a runner completes 400 meters in 10 minutes, what is their speed in meters per minute?

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40 meters per minute.

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What does 'per' indicate in a unit rate?

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'Per' indicates a comparison to one unit of measurement.

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If a person earns $300 for 15 hours of work, what is their hourly wage?

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$20 per hour.

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What is the unit rate of miles per hour if a cyclist travels 150 miles in 3 hours?

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50 miles per hour.