Rate / Unit Rate

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often with different units, such as speed (miles per hour) or cost (dollars per pound).

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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 one unit. It tells you how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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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 to find out how much of the first quantity corresponds to one unit of the second.

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If Antonia can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can she type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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If Analissa puts 55 seeds into 11 pots, how many seeds does she put in 1 pot?

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5 seeds per pot.

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A store sees 120 customers in 8 hours. What is the unit rate (in customers per hour)?

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15 customers per hour.

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If there are 45 seats in 9 rows, how many seats are there in 1 row?

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5 seats per row.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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What is an example of a rate in everyday life?

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An example of a rate is the speed limit on a road, such as 60 miles per hour.