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 first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 12 gallons of gas for $33, the unit rate is $33 ÷ 12 gallons = $2.75 per gallon.

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What is the unit rate of 5 gallons of gas for $14?

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The unit rate is $14 ÷ 5 gallons = $2.80 per gallon.

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If you score 84 points in 6 games, how do you find the score per game?

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Divide the total points by the number of games: 84 points ÷ 6 games = 14 points per game.

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What is the price per candy bar if 9 candy bars cost $13.50?

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Divide the total cost by the number of candy bars: $13.50 ÷ 9 candy bars = $1.50 per candy bar.

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How far does a skydiver fall per second if they fall 144 feet in 3 seconds?

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Divide the total distance by the time: 144 feet ÷ 3 seconds = 48 feet per second.

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If Maria walks 12 miles in 3 hours, how many miles does she walk per hour?

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Divide the total miles by the total hours: 12 miles ÷ 3 hours = 4 miles per hour.

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

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The unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 2 hours = 30 miles per 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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Divide the total miles by the total gallons: 150 miles ÷ 5 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.

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What is the unit price if 3 pounds of apples cost $6?

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Divide the total cost by the weight: $6 ÷ 3 pounds = $2 per pound.