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 a quantity of one. For example, if you buy 4 apples for $2, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity. For example, if you spend $10 on 5 items, the unit rate is $10 ÷ 5 = $2 per item.

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If 8 oranges cost $4, what is the unit rate per orange?

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$0.50 per orange.

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

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30 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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30 miles per gallon.

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How do you find the price per item when given the total price and quantity?

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Divide the total price by the number of items. For example, if the total price is $20 for 4 items, the price per item is $20 ÷ 4 = $5.

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

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$0.25 per cookie.

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If a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour to make 12 cookies, what is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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0.25 cups of flour per cookie.

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If a person runs 15 miles in 3 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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5 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 100 pages printed in 4 minutes?

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25 pages per minute.