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 drive 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 quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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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 100 dollars for 5 hours?

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20 dollars per hour.

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If you buy 3 pizzas for $30, what is the price per pizza?

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$10 per pizza.

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What is the unit rate of 50 customers in 2 hours?

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25 customers per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to make 2 cakes, what is the unit rate of flour per cake?

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2 cups of flour per cake.

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How do you find the price per item when given the total price and quantity?

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Divide the total price by the number of items. For example, if the total price is $30 for 6 items, the price per item is $30 ÷ 6 = $5.

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If a person runs 15 miles in 3 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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5 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 12 gallons of paint for $240?

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$20 per gallon.