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A rate is a ratio of two quantities: miles per hour, calories per cookie, dollars per person, ... a unit rate just specifies the units (miles, hours) of the two quantities.

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Q: Why do you think rates are usually written as unit rates?
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Why are rates usually written as unit rates?

With unit rates there is only one number that needs to be remembered for the conversion factor.


How are rates and unit rates different?

The second number in a unit rate is usually 1, although it can be the first.


How are unit rates and rates alike?

Unit rates are a special type of rates: those where the numerator or, more usually the denominator, of the rate is 1.


How can a rate be written as a unit rate?

Unit Rates ... Is the rate for one unit of a given quantity. Unit means one .


What are the going rates for an American Standard air conditioning unit?

The going rates for an American Standard air conditioning unit will vary depending on the exact unit. The average price is usually between $1700 and $3000.


How can you do unit rates?

You're question is unclear. Most rates are unit rates. Miles per hour implies 1 hour which is a unit (1) rate.


How do you do rates with liters?

Rates are determined upon the quantity of liter. It varies accordingly.


What is the same between rates and unit rates?

The value of the ratio is the same.


How are ratios rates and unit rates used to solve problems?

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What is unit rate in math?

A unit rate is a rate in which the second number (usually written as the denominator) is 1, or 1 of a quantity


What are some examples of unit rates?

Unit rate is a rate with a denominator of one unit. :) :) :)


What is the SI unit for meters per second?

Meter / second / second, usually written as meter/second2, is the unit. There is no special name for this unit. It is a unit used for acceleration.