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 quantity in the numerator by the quantity in the denominator, ensuring the denominator equals 1.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate for rainfall of 4 cm in 2 hours?

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2 cm per hour.

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If it snows 14 inches in 5 hours, what is the unit rate?

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2.8 inches per hour.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed as 'miles per hour'?

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It indicates the number of miles traveled in one hour.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of flour per serving?

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0.75 cups of flour per serving.

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What is the unit rate for 100 calories in 5 minutes?

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20 calories per minute.

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If a person runs 10 miles in 2 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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5 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate for 50 dollars earned in 10 hours?

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5 dollars per hour.