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 a quantity of one. For example, if you can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity. For example, if 6 movie tickets cost $30, the unit rate is $30 ÷ 6 = $5 per ticket.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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What is the unit rate if you buy 22 books for $6?

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$3.67 per book.

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If Analissa puts 55 seeds into 11 pots, how many seeds does she put in 1 pot?

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5 seeds per pot.

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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 for 6 movie tickets costing $30?

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$5 per ticket.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a ratio?

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To calculate the unit rate from a ratio, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, for a ratio of 10 miles to 2 hours, the unit rate is 10 ÷ 2 = 5 miles per hour.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Cost.

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If you have a speed of 60 miles in 2 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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30 miles per hour.