Unit Rates

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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 a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 12 apples for $3, the unit rate is 12 apples ÷ 3 dollars = 4 apples per dollar.

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If 4 apples cost $2, what is the cost of 1 apple?

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$0.50 (50 cents).

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If a car uses 15 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

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20 miles per gallon.

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How many ounces are in 3 pounds?

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48 ounces (since 1 pound = 16 ounces).

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar for 4 servings, how much sugar is needed for 1 serving?

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0.5 cups (or 1/2 cup).

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A runner completes 10 miles in 2 hours. What is the runner's speed in miles per hour?

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5 miles per hour.

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If a pack of 6 pencils costs $3, what is the cost per pencil?

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$0.50 (50 cents per pencil).

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If a person can read 240 pages in 6 hours, how many pages can they read in 1 hour?

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40 pages.

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A spider travels 10 feet in 25 minutes. How far does it travel in 1 minute?

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0.4 feet.