Question

why is 3 meals a day a unit rate

Answer 1

Answer:

It tells how many of one thing corresponds to only one of another thing.

Explanation:

In this example, it is shown how the number of meals corresponds to one day: $\frac{\text{3 meals}}{\text{day}}$.

Answer 2

To have a unit rate you have to have 2 things working together to make one. For example 3 meals a day.

Answer 3

To have a unit rate you have to have 2 things working together to make one. For example 3 meals a day.