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 one unit. It is often used to determine the cost per item, speed per hour, or any other rate.

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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 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 2 hours = 30 miles per hour.

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Find the unit rate: $49.99 for 450 minutes of cell service.

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$0.11/minute

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Find the unit rate: 360 pages in 12 hours.

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30 pages/hour

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Find the unit rate: $15 for 2 lbs.

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$7.50/lbs

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Find the unit rate: 350 miles in 5 hours.

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70 mph

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Find the unit rate: 95 students in 5 classes.

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19 students/class

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What is the unit rate of 100 dollars for 4 hours?

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$25/hour

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If a car travels 240 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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80 mph

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How do you express a unit rate as a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the quantity and the denominator is the unit. For example, 50 miles in 2 hours can be expressed as 50/2.