Mathematics · Ratio and Proportion

Unit Rates

Explore how a unit rate links cost and quantity. Choose a mode to begin.

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Unit Rates

Version 0.5.1

Explore unit rates by shopping for items, experimenting freely in a lab, and comparing two race cars — all on a shared double number line.

A unit rate is a comparison such as cost per item or miles per hour. Every point on the double number line keeps the same rate.

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