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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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What are some nonexamples for unit rate?
A banana is a very good example of a nonexample. It has nothing whatsoever to do with rates, and so nothing to do with unit rates.
What are three ways to solve a proportion?
cross multiplying unit rates horizontal
What is the unit rate of 780 miles in 3dayuit rates?
780 miles in 3 days = 260 miles per day.
What is the ratio of 1568 in 28 days written as a unit rate?
It is 56 per day.
When is algebra used in engineering?
Algebra is used in every aspect of every type of engineering. If I were designing a water canal, I would have to consider slope, cross sectional area, flow rates. If I were engineering a road, I would have to calculate the volume of gravel and asphalt per unit of length and multiply them for the whole road. I would have to calculate labor rates and percentages of sick days for the crew. Seriously, every type of engineering requires algebra so often that we don't even think about most of it.
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 abbreviation of the unit's?
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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 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 are some examples of unit rates?
Unit rate is a rate with a denominator of one unit. :) :) :)
