Module 1 Rates/Unit Rates Flashcard 2024 - 2025 (POST 1.7-1.8)

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you drive 300 miles in 6 hours, the unit rate is 50 miles per hour.

Front

How do you calculate a unit rate?

Back

To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if it costs $36 for 5 movie tickets, the unit rate is $36 ÷ 5 = $7.20 per ticket.

Front

If Alyssa drove 300 miles in 6 hours, how long would it take her to drive 600 miles at the same rate?

Back

It would take her 12 hours to drive 600 miles.

Front

What is the formula to find the rate?

Back

The formula to find the rate is: Rate = Distance ÷ Time.

Front

How would you express the cost of 4 pizzas if it costs $42.00?

Back

You would express it as $42.00 per 4 pizzas.

Front

If a map scale is 2 inches to 150 miles, how far apart are two cities that are 6 inches apart on the map?

Back

The actual distance is 450 miles.

Front

What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'one'?

Back

It means that one of the quantities in the comparison is equal to one unit.

Front

How do you convert a rate into a unit rate?

Back

To convert a rate into a unit rate, divide both quantities by the same number to simplify it to one unit.

Front

What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 2 hours?

Back

The unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

Front

If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the speed of the car in miles per hour?

Back

The speed of the car is 60 miles per hour.