Unit Rates

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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 a quantity of one. For example, if you travel 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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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. For example, to find the unit rate of 350 miles in 5 hours, divide 350 by 5, which equals 70 miles per hour.

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Find the unit rate: 350 miles in 5 hours.

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70 mph

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Find the unit rate: 324 words in 6 minutes.

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54 words/minute

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Find the unit rate: 150 pieces of candy for 25 students.

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6 pieces/student

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Find the unit rate: $2.09 for 24 ounces.

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$0.09/ounce

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Find the unit rate: $16.80 for 4 gallons of gas.

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$4.20/gallon

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What is the unit rate of 120 miles in 3 hours?

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40 mph

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate?

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60 mph

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What is the unit rate of 180 words in 3 minutes?

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60 words/minute