How can u find the unit rate on a graph that goes through the origin

To determine a unit rate, the denominator of the fraction must equal 1.

Example:

17 miles

1 gallon

= 17 miles per 1 gallon = 17 miles per gallon

If the denominator of the fraction is not equal to 1, compute the unit rate by dividing.

Example:

120 hours

2.5 weeks

= 120 hours : 2.5 weeks = 48 hours per week

Unit rates should fit the context of the problem and make sense.

Example: Five apples cost $1.75.

$0.35 per apple or approximately 2.86 apples per dollar.