Unit Rate Calculator
Calculate the unit rate effortlessly. Understand the cost or quantity per single unit.
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Understanding Unit Rate
A unit rate is a ratio comparing a quantity to its unit measure. It tells you how much of something per single unit of something else. For example, if you buy 10 apples for $2, the unit rate (or unit price) is $0.20 per apple ($2 divided by 10 apples).
- Formula: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units
- Use Cases: Comparing prices in grocery shopping, calculating speed (miles per hour), determining cost per item, and understanding ratios in various contexts.
- Example: If you traveled 300 miles in 6 hours, your unit rate (speed) is 50 miles per hour (300 miles / 6 hours).
Learn more about unit rates on websites like Math is Fun or Khan Academy.