3.5 Finding Unit Rate and Rate

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something (e.g., miles per hour).

Front

What mathematical operation does finding a unit rate involve?

Back

Division.

Front

If you earn $49 for washing 7 cars, how much do you earn per car?

Back

$7 per car.

Front

Convert 500 cm to meters.

Back

500 cm = 5 m.

Front

Convert 150 ft to yards.

Back

150 ft = 50 yd.

Front

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

Back

$31 per ticket.

Front

How do you calculate the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

Back

Divide the total cost by the quantity.

Front

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

Back

30 miles per hour.

Front

If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

Back

60 miles per hour.

Front

How do you convert centimeters to meters?

Back

Divide the number of centimeters by 100.