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 can drive 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 150 calories in 3 servings, the unit rate is 150 ÷ 3 = 50 calories per serving.

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If Ben drinks 1/2 liter of tea every 2/3 of an hour, how much tea does he drink per hour?

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3/4 of a liter per hour.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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Which of the following is a unit rate: 10 miles / 2 hours, $6 for each hour, 1 box / $3, 15 pounds every 5 servings?

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$6 for each hour.

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Luke can paint 91 portraits in 7 weeks. How many portraits does he paint each week?

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13 portraits per week.

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What is the unit price of Doritos if they cost $4.39 for 11.5 oz?

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$4.39 ÷ 11.5 oz = $0.38 per oz.

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What is the unit price of Cheetos if they cost $2.24 for 9.75 oz?

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$2.24 ÷ 9.75 oz = $0.23 per oz.

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Which is the better deal: Doritos or Cheetos?

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Cheetos, because they have a lower unit price.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time or Total Cost.