Unit Rate Flashcard

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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 quantity of one. 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 the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 240 miles traveled in 4 hours, the unit rate is 240 miles ÷ 4 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the speed of the car in miles per hour?

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60 miles 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 package of 12 cookies costs $3, what is the cost per cookie?

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$0.25 per cookie.

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How do you find the lowest cost per item among different packages?

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Calculate the cost per item for each package and compare the values. The package with the lowest cost per item is the best deal.

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What is the unit rate of 150 points scored in 5 games?

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30 points per game.

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If a person can read 90 pages in 3 hours, how many pages can they read in 1 hour?

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30 pages per hour.

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

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60 miles per hour.

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If a bike can travel 180 miles in 6 hours, what is the speed of the bike?

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30 miles per hour.