Practice Unit Rate in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
A rate expressed as a quantity per single unit of another quantity, such as miles per hour or cost per item.
'60 miles per hour' tells you the distance in one hour—easy to compare.
Example 1
easyA car travels 240 miles using 8 gallons of gas. What is the unit rate in miles per gallon?
Example 2
mediumA 12-pack of juice costs \5.40. A 20-pack costs \8.00. Which is the better deal?
Example 3
easyA runner completes 15 laps in 45 minutes. What is the unit rate in minutes per lap?
Example 4
mediumBrand A sells 12 oz of cereal for \3.60. Brand B sells 18 oz for \4.50. Which is the better deal?