Unit Rates

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 a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 150 miles driven in 3 hours, the unit rate is 150 ÷ 3 = 50 miles per hour.

246 mph

31 mpg

3 miles

6 mi/1 day

12 mi/hour

Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping, driving, and budgeting.

An example of a unit rate is the price per item, such as $2 per apple.