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, often expressed as 'per' something, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 60 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 3 hours = 20 miles per hour.

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Lynnette can wash 95 cars in 5 days. How many cars does she wash each day?

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19 cars per day.

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

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5 pieces per ounce.

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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 was Brian's unit rate if he typed 30 words in 1 minute?

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30 words per minute.

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

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50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 12 apples for $3?

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$0.25 per apple.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 loaves of bread, what is the unit rate of flour per loaf?

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2 cups of flour per loaf.