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 travel 60 miles in 1 hour, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate from a total cost and quantity?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the quantity. For example, if 6 movie tickets cost $30, the unit rate is $30 ÷ 6 = $5 per ticket.

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What unit should go on the bottom when finding speed in miles per hour?

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Hour.

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If Kaleigh buys 7 apps for $3 each, how much does she spend?

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$21 (7 apps x $3 per app = $21).

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When finding a unit rate, what operation do you perform?

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Divide the top number by the bottom number.

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If 4 gallons of milk cost $12, what is the cost per gallon?

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$3 per gallon (12 ÷ 4 = 3).

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What is the unit rate of 150 miles in 3 hours?

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50 miles per hour (150 ÷ 3 = 50).

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If a car travels 240 miles on 8 gallons of gas, what is the miles per gallon?

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30 miles per gallon (240 ÷ 8 = 30).

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How do you express a unit rate in a fraction?

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A unit rate can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator is the quantity and the denominator is 1. For example, 60 miles per hour can be written as 60/1.

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What is the unit rate of 90 cookies for 6 people?

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15 cookies per person (90 ÷ 6 = 15).