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 value of one. For example, if you can run 60 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 20 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 quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 12 apples for 3 dollars, the unit rate is 12 apples ÷ 3 dollars = 4 apples per dollar.

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If Tyler runs 12 miles in 3 hours, what is his unit rate?

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4 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of paws per dog if there are 4 paws for 1 dog?

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4 paws per dog.

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What is the difference between a rate and a unit rate?

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A rate is a comparison of two quantities with different units, while a unit rate is a rate where the second quantity is 1.

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If Maria flies 1,000 miles in 10 hours, how many miles does she fly in 1 hour?

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100 miles.

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What is the unit rate of 9 minutes to 5 miles?

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Rate.

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How can you represent unit rates graphically?

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Unit rates can be represented on a graph with one quantity on the x-axis and the other on the y-axis, showing the relationship between the two.

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What is an example of a real-life unit rate?

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

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate of speed?

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60 miles per hour.