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. It is often used to determine the cost per item, speed, or efficiency.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of the other 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 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour (300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles/hour).

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What is the unit rate of 50 dollars for 10 hours of work?

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5 dollars per hour (50 dollars ÷ 10 hours = 5 dollars/hour).

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If a recipe requires 4 cups of flour for 2 loaves of bread, what is the unit rate of flour per loaf?

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2 cups of flour per loaf (4 cups ÷ 2 loaves = 2 cups/loaf).

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How do you find the unit rate of a price per item?

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Divide the total price by the number of items. For example, if 12 oranges cost $6, the unit rate is $6 ÷ 12 oranges = $0.50 per orange.

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If a cyclist rides 24 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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8 miles per hour (24 miles ÷ 3 hours = 8 miles/hour).

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What is the unit rate of 15 customers served in 3 hours?

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5 customers per hour (15 customers ÷ 3 hours = 5 customers/hour).

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If a printer can print 120 pages in 4 minutes, what is the unit rate in pages per minute?

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30 pages per minute (120 pages ÷ 4 minutes = 30 pages/minute).

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How do you convert a total amount into a unit rate?

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Identify the total amount and the corresponding quantity, then divide the total amount by the quantity to find the unit rate.