Unit Rates Worksheet
Unit rates are a way to compare quantities and determine how much of one item is present per
unit of another item. They tell us how much one item is worth or how much it costs to have one
unit of something. For example, if a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate would be 30
miles per hour. Understanding unit rates helps us make better decisions about buying and using
products.
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.
1. If a runner completes 10 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is _ miles per hour.
2. A car travels 150 miles using 5 gallons of gas. The unit rate is _ miles per gallon.
3. If a recipe requires 3 cups of flour to make 6 cookies, the unit rate is _ cups of flour per
cookie.
4. A printer prints 240 pages in 4 hours. The unit rate is _ pages per hour.
5. A factory produces 50 widgets in 5 days. The unit rate is _ widgets per day.
Word bank: 30, 1.5, 10, 48, 12
Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from
the choices for each question.
1. A cyclist travels 90 miles in 3 hours. What is the unit rate?
o A) 20 miles per hour
o B) 30 miles per hour
o C) 25 miles per hour
2. A dog eats 14 pounds of food in 7 days. What is the unit rate?
o A) 1 pound per day
o B) 2 pounds per day
o C) 3 pounds per day
3. A car uses 20 gallons of fuel to travel 400 miles. What is the unit rate?
o A) 15 miles per gallon
o B) 20 miles per gallon
o C) 25 miles per gallon
4. A baker uses 12 eggs to make 3 cakes. What is the unit rate of eggs per cake?
o A) 3 eggs per cake
o B) 4 eggs per cake
o C) 5 eggs per cake
5. A worker earns $240 in 8 hours. What is the unit rate?
o A) $20 per hour
o B) $25 per hour
o C) $30 per hour
Open-Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in
complete sentences.
1. How can understanding unit rates help you decide which product to buy at a store?
2. If a vehicle travels 120 miles in 2 hours, explain how you would calculate the unit rate.
3. Describe a real-life situation where unit rates might be useful, and explain why.
ANSWER KEY
Fill in the Blank:
1. 5
2. 30
3. 0.5
4. 60
5. 10
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. B) 30 miles per hour
2. B) 2 pounds per day
3. C) 20 miles per gallon
4. B) 4 eggs per cake
5. A) $30 per hour
Open-Ended Questions:
1. Understanding unit rates can help you compare the cost per unit of different products,
allowing you to choose the more economical option.
2. To find the unit rate, divide the total miles by the total hours: 120 \text{ miles} \div 2
\text{ hours} = 60 \text{ miles per hour}.
3. Unit rates are useful when comparing prices at a grocery store, as they allow you to
determine which product offers the best value for money.