Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate the unit rate of cost per gallon?

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To find the unit rate of cost per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons.

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If it costs $46.80 to fill a 13-gallon gas tank, what is the price per gallon?

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$3.60 per gallon.

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How do you find the unit rate of words typed per minute?

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Divide the total number of words by the total minutes.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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Maria types 300 words in 6 minutes. What is her typing speed?

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50 words per minute.

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What is the unit rate of granola cost per pound if Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds?

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$1.25 per pound.

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What is the formula for calculating unit rates?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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

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50 miles per hour.

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What does it mean if a unit rate is expressed as 'per 1'?

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It means the rate is simplified to show how much of something corresponds to one unit of another.