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 when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if 4 apples cost $2.40, the unit rate is $2.40 ÷ 4 = $0.60 per apple.

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If 4 chocolate bars cost $2.00, what is the cost of one chocolate bar?

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$0.50 per bar.

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Christina biked 36 miles in 6 hours. What is her speed in miles per hour?

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6 mph.

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If Jack jumps 40 times in 4 minutes, how many times does he jump in 1 minute?

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10 times.

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Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work. What is his hourly wage?

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$25 per hour.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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60 mph.

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How do you convert a total cost to a unit price?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items to find the cost per item.

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If 10 oranges cost $5, what is the cost of one orange?

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$0.50 per orange.