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 one unit. For example, if you buy 6 apples for $3, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if 30 dollars buys 6 tickets, divide 30 by 6 to find the cost per ticket.

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If 6 movie tickets cost $30, what is the cost per ticket?

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$5 per ticket (30 divided by 6).

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A pump moves 42 gallons in 7 minutes. What is the unit rate in gallons per minute?

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6 gallons per minute (42 divided by 7).

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If I paid $15 for 6 gallons of gasoline, what is the price per gallon?

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$2.50 per gallon (15 divided by 6).

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You ordered 15 pizzas for $97.50. What is the unit cost per pizza?

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$6.50 per pizza (97.50 divided by 15).

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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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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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

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60 miles per hour (120 divided by 2).

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What is the unit rate of 50 apples for $100?

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$2 per apple (100 divided by 50).