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 a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 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 first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 120 customers in 6 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 6 = 20 customers per hour.

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If 279 dollars are spent on 9 concert tickets, what is the cost per ticket?

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$31 per ticket.

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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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A store has 120 customers in 6 hours. What is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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20 customers per hour.

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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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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for 8 servings, how much flour is needed per serving?

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0.5 cups of flour per serving.

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How can unit rates be used in real life?

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Unit rates can help compare prices, speeds, and other quantities to make informed decisions, such as finding the best deal when shopping.