Rates and Unit Rates

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares 2 different units or measurements.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units to find the amount per one unit.

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If Lynnette can wash 95 cars in 5 days, how many cars does she wash each day?

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19 cars per day.

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A machine can pack 70 boxes of spaghetti in 5 minutes. How many boxes can they pack in 8 minutes?

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112 boxes.

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If a train travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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John can type 120 words in 3 minutes. How many words can he type in 10 minutes?

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360 words.

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What is the formula to find the speed of an object?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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What is a unit rate in the context of speed?

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A unit rate for speed is the distance traveled per one hour.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is its unit rate of speed?

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50 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed as a fraction?

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It means that the rate compares two quantities, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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