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 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 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 drive 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas, the unit rate is 300 miles ÷ 10 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.

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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 price of 5 pounds of apples costing $10?

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$2 per pound.

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If a worker earns $120 for 8 hours of work, what is the hourly wage?

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$15 per hour.

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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.

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If a train travels 600 miles in 10 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 15 gallons of paint costing $75?

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$5 per gallon.

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If a cyclist rides 90 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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30 miles per hour.

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A store sells 4 notebooks for $8. What is the price per notebook?

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$2 per notebook.