7th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships

Unit Rate

7.RP.A.1

Definition

A rate that compares a quantity to exactly one unit of another (a denominator of 1).

Examples

  • $6 for 2 lb → $3 per 1 lb
  • 150 miles in 3 hours → 50 miles per 1 hour

Key rule

Divide the two quantities to get the amount "per 1."

Memory hook

"Per one" — always land on a denominator of 1.