Find the unit rate from a ratio
A unit rate tells how much there is for one. Divide the amount by the number of units.
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A car travels 12 km in 2 hours. What is the unit rate in km per hour?
Answer: 6
A worker packs 10 boxes in 5 hours. What is the unit rate in boxes per hour?
Answer: 2
A worker packs 4 boxes in 2 hours. What is the unit rate in boxes per hour?
Answer: 2
Tip: A unit rate tells how much there is for one. Divide the amount by the number of units.
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