Unit Rate/Unit Price

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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 1. It shows how much of one item corresponds to one unit of another item.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 12 doughnuts cost $3.00, the unit price is $3.00 ÷ 12 = $0.25 per doughnut.

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If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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The unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 60 apples for $12?

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The unit rate is $12 ÷ 60 apples = $0.20 per apple.

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If a factory produces 240 toys in 4 hours, how many toys does it produce per hour?

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The factory produces 240 toys ÷ 4 hours = 60 toys per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 90 problems solved in 4 minutes?

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The unit rate is 90 problems ÷ 4 minutes = 22.5 problems per minute.

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If a dozen eggs cost $2.40, what is the cost of one egg?

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The cost of one egg is $2.40 ÷ 12 = $0.20 per egg.

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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate from a ratio, divide the first number by the second number to express it as a rate per one unit.

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If a person runs 15 miles in 5 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 15 miles ÷ 5 hours = 3 miles per hour.

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What is the unit price of $45 for 9 shirts?

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The unit price is $45 ÷ 9 shirts = $5 per shirt.