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 one unit. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 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 quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you buy 15 pizzas for $97.50, the unit rate per pizza is $97.50 ÷ 15 = $6.50.

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What is the unit rate of a cheetah that runs 60 feet in 4 seconds?

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The unit rate is 60 feet ÷ 4 seconds = 15 feet per second.

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If a gazelle runs 100 feet in 8 seconds, what is its unit rate?

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The unit rate is 100 feet ÷ 8 seconds = 12.5 feet per second.

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Which is faster: a cheetah at 15 ft/sec or a gazelle at 12.5 ft/sec?

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The cheetah is faster at 15 ft/sec.

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What is the unit cost per pizza if 15 pizzas cost $97.50?

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The unit cost per pizza is $6.50.

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How do you determine the better buy between two options?

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To determine the better buy, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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What is the unit rate in miles per hour if a car travels 90 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 90 miles ÷ 2 hours = 45 miles per hour.

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If you buy 22 staplers for $330, what is the unit price per stapler?

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The unit price per stapler is $330 ÷ 22 = $15.

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If you buy 4 staplers for $80, what is the unit price per stapler?

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The unit price per stapler is $80 ÷ 4 = $20.