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 buy 3 pounds of granola for $3.75, the unit rate is the cost per pound.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity of one item by the total quantity of another item. For example, if you have 42 gallons of water moved in 7 minutes, the unit rate is 42 gallons ÷ 7 minutes = 6 gallons per minute.

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If you spend $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what is the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon.

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What is the unit rate if you see 120 customers in 8 hours?

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15 customers per hour.

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If a pump moves 42 gallons in 7 minutes, what is the unit rate in gallons per minute?

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6 gallons per minute.

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You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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What is the unit rate for 3 pounds of granola costing $3.75?

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$1.25 per pound.

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 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 if you earn $120 for 4 hours of work?

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$30 per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar for 4 servings, what is the unit rate of sugar per serving?

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0.5 cups of sugar per serving.