Rate and Unit Rate

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often expressed as a fraction.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio in fraction form that has a denominator of 1, showing 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 numerator by the denominator to find the amount per one unit.

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If Ken can walk 40 dogs in 8 hours, how many dogs can he walk in one hour?

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5 dogs per hour.

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How are rates and unit rates similar?

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They both compare two different quantities of information.

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What is the unit rate if Ben drinks 1/2 liter of tea every 2/3 of an hour?

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3/4 of a liter per hour.

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If Lynnette can wash 95 cars in 5 days, how many cars does she wash each day?

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19 cars per day.

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What is the formula to find a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time.

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What does it mean if a rate is expressed as 'miles per hour'?

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It means the number of miles traveled in one hour.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.