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. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the number of units of another item. For example, if you have 24 apples for 6 baskets, the unit rate is 24 ÷ 6 = 4 apples per basket.

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If John runs 18 miles in 6 hours, how many miles does he run in 1 hour?

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3 miles.

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If Maria flies 1,000 miles in 10 hours, how many miles does she fly in 1 hour?

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100 miles.

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What operation do you use to find a unit rate?

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Division.

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If Tyler runs 12 miles in 3 hours, what is his running rate in miles per hour?

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4 miles per hour.

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Convert the ratio 24 mi : 2 hours to a unit rate.

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12 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 50 dollars for 5 hours?

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10 dollars per hour.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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How would you express the unit rate of 15 cookies for 3 people?

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5 cookies per person.