Unit rates

Key Notes :

What is a Unit Rate?

• A unit rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, where the second quantity is always 1.
• It is often used to express how much one thing is for one unit of another thing.

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Formula for Unit Rate:

• The unit rate tells you the amount of the first quantity per one unit of the second quantity.

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Examples of Unit Rates:

1. Speed: A car travels 120 miles in 2 hours. The unit rate is

2. Price per Item: A pack of 4 apples costs $3. The unit rate is:

3. Cost per Item: A 3-liter bottle of juice costs $4. The unit rate is:

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