Unit Rates

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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.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units.

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If 3 pounds of granola cost $3.75, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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Aiden walked 1/8 of a mile in 1/16 of an hour. How many miles does he walk in 1 hour?

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2 miles.

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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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If Jessica walked 1/8 of a mile in 1/16 of an hour, how long does it take her to walk a mile?

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1/2 hour.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares quantities with different units.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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How do you convert a fraction to a unit rate?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator and then scale to one unit.

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If 5 apples cost $2.50, what is the cost per apple?

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$0.50 per apple.