A ratio that compares two quantities measured in different units. Suppose you read 233 words in two minutes. Your reading rate is
The rate for one unit of quantity. To find a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity.
Find the unit rate for 210 heartbeats in 3 minutes.
Write the unit rate in words/min for typing 6,750 words in 2 h 30 min.
A unit rate that gives the cost per unit.
The unit price for dog food is $.35/lb. How much does a 20 pound bag cost?
Find each unit price. Then determine the better buy.