Unit Rates

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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 a quantity of one. 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 a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, to find the unit rate of $15 for 2 lbs, divide 15 by 2 to get $7.50 per lb.

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Find the unit rate: $15 for 2 lbs.

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$7.50/lb

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Find the unit rate: 350 miles in 5 hours.

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70 mph

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Find the unit rate: 95 students in 5 classes.

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19 students/class

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Find the unit rate: 150 pieces of candy for 25 students.

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6 pieces/student

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Find the unit rate: 675 beats in 5 minutes.

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135 beats/minute

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What is the unit rate of 120 miles in 3 hours?

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40 mph

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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/gallon

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What is the unit rate of 50 apples for 10 baskets?

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5 apples/basket