Question

Write the rate and unit rate for each phrase given below . explain

Answer 1

Unit rate can be said to be the ratio between two given units. To find unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator.

5)

Given:

63 peaches in 7 bowls

`Rate=\frac{63\text{ peaches }}{7\text{ bowls}}`
`\text{Unit rate = }9\text{ peaches per bowl}`

6) 480 hours in 12 weeks

`\text{Rate = }\frac{480\text{ hours of work}}{12\text{ weeks}}`
`\text{Unit rate = 40 hours of work a week}`