Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is 1. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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Is 800 words in 12 minutes a rate or a unit rate?

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It is a rate.

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What does the word 'PER' mean in rates?

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'PER' means for every ONE item.

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If 1 cup of flour makes 5 batches of cookies, how many batches can be made with 5 cups of flour?

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25 batches of cookies.

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How much did Harry earn for each lawn if he mowed 8 lawns for $96?

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$12 per lawn.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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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, ensuring the second quantity is 1.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 120 calories burned in 30 minutes?

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4 calories per minute.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar for 4 cakes, how much sugar is needed for 1 cake?

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0.5 cups of sugar.