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 where one of the quantities is expressed as a quantity of one. For example, if you can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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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 travel 150 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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If Charles can type 675 words in 9 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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75 words per minute.

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Find the unit rate of $97.50 for 15 pizzas.

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$6.50 per pizza.

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How much does one CHILD movie ticket cost if 15 tickets are sold for $71.25?

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$4.75.

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Which of the following is a UNIT RATE? 10 miles / 2 hours, $6 for each hour, 2 boxes / $5, 15 pounds every 5 servings.

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$6 for each hour.

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What is an example of a real-world unit rate?

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Miles per hour.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of $45 for 9 shirts?

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$5 per shirt.

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If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, what is the unit rate of flour per cookie?

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0.25 cups of flour per cookie.