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 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 total quantity of one item by the total quantity of another item.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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Which operation do you use to solve for unit rate?

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Division.

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If 6 movie tickets cost $30.00, what is the cost per ticket?

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$5 per ticket.

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Alycia earned $20.40 in 3 hours. What is her unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$6.80 per hour.

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You can buy 36 cookies for $4. What is the unit rate in cookies per dollar?

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9 cookies per dollar.

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What is the unit rate if you travel 150 miles in 3 hours?

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50 miles per hour.

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If a car uses 12 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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25 miles per gallon.

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How do you find the unit rate of a recipe that requires 4 cups of flour for 8 servings?

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Divide 4 cups by 8 servings to get 0.5 cups per serving.