Unit Rate Word Problems

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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 you can buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you drove 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 speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula for finding the price per item?

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Price per item = Total price ÷ Number of items.

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If a person spends $45 on 5 books, what is the price per book?

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$9 per book.

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How do you find gallons per hour if a pool is filled with 290 gallons in 10 hours?

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Gallons per hour = Total gallons ÷ Total hours = 290 gallons ÷ 10 hours = 29 gallons per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 600 miles in 120 minutes?

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5 miles per minute.

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If a person runs 15 miles in 3 hours, what is their speed in miles per hour?

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5 miles per hour.

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What is the unit rate of 1,080 miles in 20 hours?

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54 miles per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to make 2 cakes, what is the amount of flour needed per cake?

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2 cups of flour per cake.

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