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 150 miles driven in 3 hours, the unit rate is 150 ÷ 3 = 50 miles per hour.

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If a train travels 1,230 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate?

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246 mph

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Brad drives 527 miles on 17 gallons. How many miles does he drive on one gallon?

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31 mpg

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John runs 18 miles in 6 hours. How many miles can he run in one hour?

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3 miles

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What is the unit rate if John drives 54 miles in 9 days?

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6 mi/1 day

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If Shane drives 36 miles in 3 hours, what is his speed?

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12 mi/hour

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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Why is understanding unit rates important?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making comparisons and informed decisions in real-life situations, such as shopping, driving, and budgeting.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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An example of a unit rate is the price per item, such as $2 per apple.