UNIT FLASHCARD - Unit Rates (Using and Comparing)

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, like miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you travel 150 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 120 customers in 6 hours?

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20 customers per hour.

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If a person earns $45 in 5 hours, what is their unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$9 per hour.

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What does it mean if a unit rate has a denominator of 1?

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It means that the rate is expressed for one unit of measurement, making it easier to compare different rates.

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If a store sells 300 items in 5 days, what is the unit rate of items sold per day?

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60 items per day.

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What is the unit rate of 195 miles in 3 hours?

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65 miles per hour.

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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 from a word problem?

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Identify the total quantity and the total units, then divide the total quantity by the total units.