Unit Rate Applications Worksheets Grade 6

Mathematics

Real-World Problems

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Worksheet 1

9 problems
  1. A rectangular prism is drawn with dimensions: length = 12 cm, width = 8 cm, and height = 5 cm. If you were to paint all the outside surfaces of this prism, what total surface area would you cover in square centimeters?
  2. Aroha earns $1,575 for working 45 hours. What is her unit rate of pay in dollars per hour?
  3. A factory produces 1,800 widgets in 6 hours. The factory operates 8 hours per day. If they need to fill an order for 7,200 widgets, how many full days will it take to complete the order?

…and 6 more problems

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Worksheet 2

9 problems
  1. Emma buys 15 kilograms of apples for $45. What is the unit cost per kilogram?
  2. A rectangular prism is drawn with dimensions: length = 15 cm, width = 10 cm, and height = 6 cm. The prism is then scaled up proportionally so that its new surface area is exactly 4 times larger than the original surface area. What is the height of the scaled-up prism?
  3. A factory produces 1,800 units of a product in 7.5 hours. The factory manager needs to calculate the production rate per hour to plan for an upcoming order of 3,240 units. How many hours will it take to produce the 3,240 units at the same rate?

…and 6 more problems

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Worksheet 3

9 problems
  1. (-15) × 4 ÷ (-6) = ?
  2. A construction company needs to pave a 2.4 kilometer road. Their paving machine can cover 150 meters of road per hour. If the crew works for 8 hours each day, how many days will it take to complete the paving project?
  3. Liam is planning a road trip and needs to calculate his fuel costs. His car can travel 315 miles on 15 gallons of gas. The current price of gas is $3.50 per gallon. If Liam plans to drive 840 miles, how much will he spend on gas for the entire trip?

…and 6 more problems

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