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 a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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What is the unit rate for 5 pounds of concrete costing $40?

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$8 per pound.

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Which of the following is a unit rate: 10 miles / 2 hours or $6 for each hour?

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$6 for each hour.

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How do you find the cost per ticket if 6 movie tickets cost $30?

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Divide the total cost by the number of tickets: $30 ÷ 6 = $5 per ticket.

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What is the unit rate for $22 for 6 books?

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$3.67 per book.

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How are rates and unit rates similar?

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They both compare two different quantities of information.

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If you drive 150 miles in 3 hours, what is your speed in miles per hour?

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50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate for 12 cookies costing $3?

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$0.25 per cookie.

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If a car uses 10 gallons of gas to travel 250 miles, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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25 miles per gallon.