Unit Rates Word Problems 1

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What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is 1. It is often expressed as a quantity per one unit, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total amount?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if a pump moves 42 gallons in 7 minutes, the unit rate is 42 ÷ 7 = 6 gallons per minute.

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What operation do you use to solve for unit rate?

Back

Division.

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If Anna can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can she type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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How do you compare rates between two people or things?

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Calculate the unit rate for each and compare the results. The one with the higher unit rate is faster or more efficient.

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If Dave paints 125 feet in 5 hours, what is his painting rate?

Back

25 feet per hour.

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If Mark's Bakery bakes 560 loaves in 4 days, what is the daily baking rate?

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140 loaves per day.

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What is the unit rate for Ann’s Bakery if it bakes 450 loaves in 3 days?

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150 loaves per day.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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

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60 miles per hour.