Unit Rates - Worksheet 5 - 6th Grade
MediumFind and use unit rates to solve problems (Medium)
18 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: ratios, division, problem solving
About This Worksheet
This medium-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 6th Grade students practicing unit rates. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.
Unit rates simplify comparison and are used every day — miles per hour, price per ounce, words per minute. Understanding them builds proportional reasoning that students apply in consumer math, science, and social studies.
- Calculate a unit rate by dividing the numerator by the denominator
- Compare unit rates to identify the better value
- Use unit rates to solve real-world problems involving speed, price, and density
- Express unit rates with appropriate labels such as miles per hour
- Determine the better buy by comparing unit prices of two products
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Read the problem carefully.
- Identify what is being asked.
- Use what you know to find the answer.
- Check your work.
Answer Key
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