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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 quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5/10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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What is the unit rate of 231 miles with 7 gallons of gas?

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33 miles per gallon.

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If a pump moves 42 gallons in 7 minutes, what is the unit rate?

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6 gallons per minute.

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How do you find the slowest reading rate from a set of options?

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Calculate the rate for each option by dividing the number of pages by the time taken, then compare the results.

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What is the reading rate for 3 pages in 9 minutes?

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The reading rate is 1/3 pages per minute or approximately 0.33 pages per minute.

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If Jack jumps 40 times in 4 minutes, how many times does he jump in 1 minute?

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10 times per minute.

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What is the unit rate for Jonah who skated for $45.50?

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7 hours.

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How do you convert a rate to a unit rate?

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Divide the total amount by the number of units to find the amount per one unit.

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What is the formula for calculating miles per gallon (mpg)?

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Miles per gallon (mpg) = Total miles driven / Total gallons of gas used.