Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'amount per one unit.'

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if you spend $15 on 3 pounds of apples, the unit rate is $15 ÷ 3 = $5 per pound.

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If you buy 4 gallons of milk for $12, what is the unit rate per gallon?

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$12 ÷ 4 = $3 per gallon.

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

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60 miles ÷ 2 hours = 30 miles per hour.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different kinds of units, such as miles per hour or dollars per pound.

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

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A ratio compares two quantities, while a unit rate expresses a quantity in relation to one unit of another quantity.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate for 10 apples costing $5?

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$5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 cakes, what is the unit rate of flour per cake?

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4 cups ÷ 2 cakes = 2 cups per cake.

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How do you express a unit rate as a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the total amount and the denominator is the number of units, e.g., 15/3 = 5.