Unit Rates Practice

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as a single unit. For example, if you travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

Front

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

Back

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.

Front

Which is the better deal: $2.98 for 15 oz of Oreos or $2.50 for 14 oz of Chips Ahoy?

Back

Chips Ahoy is the better deal because it has a lower cost per ounce.

Front

If a car travels 195 miles in 3 hours, how far will it travel in 5 hours at the same speed?

Back

The car will travel 325 miles in 5 hours.

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

Front

If a machine can pack 70 boxes in 5 minutes, how many boxes can it pack in 8 minutes?

Back

The machine can pack 112 boxes in 8 minutes.

Front

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

Back

Hour should go on the bottom.

Front

How do you convert a rate to a unit rate?

Back

To convert a rate to a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator to express it as a single unit.

Front

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

Back

The unit rate is 50 miles per hour.

Front

If 4 apples cost $2, what is the cost per apple?

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The cost per apple is $0.50.