Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you earn $50 for 2 hours of work, the unit rate is $25 per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 75 pieces of candy in a 15 oz bag, the unit rate is 75 pieces ÷ 15 oz = 5 pieces per ounce.

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If Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, what is his unit rate?

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$25 per hour.

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How many pieces of candy are there per ounce if there are 75 pieces in a 15 oz bag?

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5 pieces per ounce.

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If Ben drinks 1/2 liter of tea every 2/3 of an hour, how much tea does he drink per hour?

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3/4 of a liter per hour.

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What is Brian's unit rate if he reads 30 words in 1 minute?

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30 words per minute.

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Which of the following is a unit rate: 10 miles / 2 hours, $6 for each hour, 1 box / $3, 15 pounds every 5 servings?

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$6 for each hour.

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What is the unit rate of 10 miles in 2 hours?

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5 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate?

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50 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for 4 servings?

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The unit rate is 0.5 cups of flour per serving.