Unit Rates

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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. It is often used to determine the cost per item, speed, or efficiency.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 16.80 for 4 gallons of gas, divide 16.80 by 4 to find the cost per gallon.

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Find the unit rate: $16.80 for 4 gallons of gas.

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$4.20/gallon

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Find the unit rate: 324 minutes to cook an 18 lb. turkey.

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18 min/lb

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Find the unit rate: $2.09 for 24 ounces.

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$0.09/ounce

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Find the unit rate: $220 for 10 hours.

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$22/hour

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Find the unit rate: 84 points in 6 games.

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14 points/game

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What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 2 hours?

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30 miles/hour

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If a car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate of miles per gallon?

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30 miles/gallon

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What is the unit rate of 45 dollars for 9 items?

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$5/item