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 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 quantity of another item. For example, if you buy 12 apples for $3, the unit rate is $3 ÷ 12 = $0.25 per apple.

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If Maya makes $10 an hour, how many hours will it take her to earn $150?

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15 hours

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Which operation do you use to solve for unit rate?

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Division

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What is the unit cost per pizza if 15 pizzas cost $97.50?

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$6.50 per pizza

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How fast is Ernie travelling if he covers 65 miles in one hour?

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65 miles per hour

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A skydiver falls 144 feet in three seconds. How far does the skydiver fall per second?

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48 feet per second

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What is the unit rate of speed if a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours?

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50 miles per hour

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to make 2 cakes, what is the unit rate of flour per cake?

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2 cups of flour per cake

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a 24-pack of soda costs $6, the unit price is $6 ÷ 24 = $0.25 per soda.