Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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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 another item, ensuring the second quantity is 1.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 mph

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What is the unit price if 5 apples cost $2.50?

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$0.50 per apple

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If a person can read 30 pages in 1 hour, how many pages can they read in 3 hours?

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90 pages

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What is the unit rate of speed if a runner completes 10 miles in 2 hours?

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5 mph

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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

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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.

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If a cyclist rides 45 miles in 3 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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15 mph

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What is the unit rate of gas consumption if a car uses 12 gallons to drive 300 miles?

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25 miles per gallon