Unit Rate

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 travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

To calculate the unit cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 15 pizzas cost $97.50, the unit cost per pizza is $97.50 ÷ 15 = $6.50.

To find the unit rate, divide the total number of customers by the total hours. So, 120 customers ÷ 6 hours = 20 customers per hour.

To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the total weight. So, $3.75 ÷ 3 pounds = $1.25 per pound.

To determine the better buy, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better buy.

To find the unit rate, divide the total miles by the total hours. So, 12 miles ÷ 3 hours = 4 miles per hour.

The formula for calculating unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Units.

To find the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of cans. So, $3.50 ÷ 12 = approximately $0.29 per can.

To find the unit rate, divide the total miles by the total hours. So, 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour.

To convert a total cost into a unit cost, divide the total cost by the number of items or units.