Unit rates are all about finding out how much of something you get for one unit of something else. For example, if you drive 120 miles in 2 hours, your unit rate is how many miles you drive in one hour. It's a super useful skill for comparing prices at the store or figuring out how long a trip will take! We find this by dividing. In our example, the unit rate is $\frac{120 \text{ miles}}{2 \text{ hours}} = 60 \text{ miles per hour}$.
This worksheet will help you practice calculating and understanding unit rates with different scenarios. Let's dive in!
Match the term with the correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Unit Rate | A. A comparison of two quantities with different units. |
| 2. Ratio | B. A rate where the second quantity is one. |
| 3. Rate | C. To find the value for one unit. |
| 4. Simplify | D. A comparison of two numbers by division. |
| 5. Proportion | E. An equation stating that two ratios are equal. |
Write the correct letter (A, B, C, D, or E) next to each number.
Complete the paragraph using the words: unit rate, one, divide, ratio, and compare.
A __________ is a comparison of two quantities. To find the __________, you usually __________ the first quantity by the second quantity to get the value for __________ unit. This helps us __________ different rates easily.
Imagine you are buying cereal. Box A costs $3.00 for 12 ounces, and Box B costs $4.00 for 16 ounces. Which box is the better deal? Explain your answer using unit rates. Show your work.
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