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P-7 Unit Rates Name ______________________ Per.

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Algebra

Finding unit Rates


When the denominator of a rate is 1, we call the rate a unit rate. We usually use the key word per or
the division symbol / to indicate a unit rate. For example:
If a student earns $8.50 per hour, it is the same as $8.50/hour, and means $8.50 for every 1 hour of
work.
Find each unit rate. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

1. type 800 words in 12 minutes 2. 192 students in 4 buses


________ words per minute ________ in each bus

3. 357 miles in 5 hours 4. 8 ducks for $23.60


________ miles per hour $________ per duck

5. a 10-lb bag of cherries for $33.49 6. 12 chickens lay 30 eggs


________ per lb _________eggs per chicken

7. Earn $134 in 8 hours 8. 3 pizzas for $19.99


________ per hour ________ each

9. 3500 calories for 6 servings of pie 10. 351 chairs in 27 rows


________ calories per serving ________ chairs in each row

11. $37.29 for 2 pairs of jeans. 12. $37.29 for 2 pairs of ducks
________ each __________per duck

13. 24 senior citizens in 12 RVs 14. 7 penguins for $188.88


________ in each RV ________ each

Which is the better buy?

15. A 12.5 oz bag of Doritos for $3.79 or a 3 oz bag for $1.00.

16. 12 bars of soap for $10.00 or 5 bars of soap for $4.00.

17. A box of 84 penguins for $13,597 or a bag of 50 penguins for $795.95.

18. 5 gallon bucket of paint for $97.45 of a 1 gallon bucket of paint for 21.95.

19. 48oz big gulp for $1.39 or a 32 oz coke for $.89.

20. 50 head of cattle for $24,500 or 37 head of cattle for $18,870


Use each unit rate to find the total.

21. Caleb drives for 3 hours at 15 miles per hour. How far does he travel?

22. Larisa buys 5 hats at $9.99 each. How much does she spend?

23. Meranda works for 7 hours at $10.25 per hour. How much does she earn?

24. Luis writes a five page report with 250 words per page. How many words are in the report?

25. Richard owns 35 chickens and each one produces 3 eggs per day. How many eggs can he
collect each day?

For each problem below find the unit rate, then use the unit rate to answer the question.

26. Jesus bought 3 pairs of jeans for $71.40. How much would he need to pay for 8 pairs of jeans?

Unit rate $________per pair

Cost for 8 pairs ______

27. Morgan scored 41 points in 3 games. How many points would you expect him to make in an
11 game season.

Unit rate __________points/game

Points in 11 games________

28. Andy drove 840 miles in 12 hours. How far could he drive in 3 hours?

Unit rate (speed) _________

Distance ___________

29. Pira drives 825 miles to California. The trip takes him 17 hours. He uses 38 gallons of gas on
the trip, which costs him $125.
• Find his speed.
• Find his gas mileage.
• Find the unit price he paid for gas.

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First, determine the unit cost by dividing total cost by quantity: $71.40 / 3 = $23.80 per pair. For 8 pairs, multiply the unit cost by 8: $23.80 * 8 = $190.40. This estimation helps in budgeting by projecting future expenses based on current rates .

Richard should collect 35 chickens * 3 eggs/chicken = 105 eggs daily. This illustrates the multiplication of a scalar quantity (35 chickens) by a constant productivity rate (3 eggs per chicken), a fundamental application of multiplication .

First, calculate the cost per penguin for each option. For the 84 penguins at $13,597, the unit cost is $13,597 / 84 = $161.87 per penguin. For the 50 penguins at $795.95, the unit cost is $795.95 / 50 = $15.92 per penguin. The second option is cheaper per penguin, making it the better buy .

The unit price for the 5-gallon bucket is $97.45 / 5 = $19.49 per gallon, while the 1-gallon bucket costs $21.95 per gallon. The 5-gallon bucket offers a lower price per gallon, making it a better economical choice .

Rounding to the nearest hundredth ensures precision while maintaining usability in real-world scenarios, reducing error in financial and quantitative calculations. This precision impacts decision-making by providing clearer, more accurate result interpretations, crucial for budgeting and comparisons .

To calculate gas mileage, divide miles driven by gallons used: 825 miles / 38 gallons = 21.71 miles per gallon. This efficiency metric affects environmental impact by indicating fuel consumption per unit distance and economic cost by determining how much fuel is needed for trips .

To determine the unit rate for typing 800 words in 12 minutes, divide 800 by 12, which equals approximately 66.67 words per minute. This rate implies that the person can type about 66.67 words every minute, showcasing their typing speed .

Calculate Morgan's average points per game by dividing total points by games played: 41 points / 3 games = approximately 13.67 points per game. For an 11-game season, estimate by multiplying average per game by number of games: 13.67 * 11 = 150 points .

Divide the total earnings by hours worked to find the hourly wage: $134 / 8 hours = $16.75 per hour. This reflects the earn rate indicating how much is earned for each hour of work .

First, calculate the unit cost per ounce. The 48 oz drink costs $1.39 / 48 = $0.0289 per oz, and the 32 oz drink costs $0.89 / 32 = $0.0278 per oz. Despite the lower per-ounce cost of the 32 oz option, the 48 oz provides more beverage at a slightly higher cost per ounce, offering more volume for a small increase in price, which might be preferred for those needing a larger drink .

P-7 Unit Rates Name ______________________ Per. ____ Algebra Finding unit Rates When the denominator of a ra
Use each unit rate to find the total. 21. Caleb drives for 3 hours at 15 miles per hour. How far does he travel? 22.

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