Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the amount per one unit.

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

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4 miles per hour.

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Brad drives 527 miles on 17 gallons. What is his unit rate in miles per gallon?

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31 miles per gallon.

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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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John drives 54 miles in 9 days. What is his unit rate in miles per day?

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6 miles per day.

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What is the unit rate if a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours?

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60 miles per hour.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, what is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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0.25 cups of flour per cookie.

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How do you convert a rate to a unit rate?

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Divide the total amount by the number of units.

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If a cyclist travels 150 miles in 5 days, what is the unit rate in miles per day?

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30 miles per day.