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 a value of one. For example, if you drive 100 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 50 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 150 miles driven in 3 hours, the unit rate is 150 ÷ 3 = 50 miles per hour.

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If Brad drives 527 miles on 17 gallons, how many miles does he drive on one gallon?

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31 mpg

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Peter paid $79.80 for renting a bike for 6 hours. What was the rate per hour?

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$13.30

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A train can travel 1,230 miles in 5 hours. What is the unit rate per hour?

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246 mph

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Write as a unit rate: 152 text messages in 4 days.

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38 text messages per day.

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What is the better deal: 12 gallons of gas for $33 or 5 gallons for $14?

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12 gallons of gas for $33.

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What is the formula for finding the unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Quantity.

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If a car travels 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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30 mpg

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How do you compare unit rates to find the better deal?

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Calculate the unit rate for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit rate is the better deal.