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 one unit. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 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 total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you buy 12 apples for $3, the unit rate is $3 ÷ 12 apples = $0.25 per apple.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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50 miles per hour.

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Which of the following is a unit rate? 10 miles / 2 hours, $6 for each hour, 1 box / $3, 15 pounds every 5 servings

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$6 for each hour.

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You can buy 36 cookies for $4. What is the unit rate in cookies per dollar?

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9 cookies per dollar.

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If you pay $279 for 9 concert tickets, what is the cost per ticket?

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$31.

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What is the unit rate of 15 pounds every 5 servings?

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3 pounds per serving.

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If a car uses 12 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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25 miles per gallon.

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How do you express a unit rate in terms of money?

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A unit rate in terms of money is expressed as the amount of money spent per single unit of an item, such as dollars per item.