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 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 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 6 movie tickets cost $30, the unit rate is $30 ÷ 6 = $5 per ticket.

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If 10 apples cost $5, what is the cost per apple?

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$5 ÷ 10 = $0.50 per apple.

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What is the unit rate of 240 miles in 4 hours?

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60 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate?

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60 miles per hour.

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A recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies. What is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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3 cups ÷ 12 cookies = 0.25 cups of flour per cookie.

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If a pump moves 42 gallons in 7 minutes, what is the unit rate?

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6 gallons per minute.

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Antonia can type 408 words in 4 minutes. How many words can she type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of 15 pounds every 5 servings?

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3 pounds per serving.

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If a car uses 12 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the unit rate of miles per gallon?

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300 miles ÷ 12 gallons = 25 miles per gallon.