Unit Price

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, such as miles per hour or dollars per item.

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How do you calculate the unit rate from a total amount and total units?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the total number of units. For example, if you earn $200 for 8 hours of work, the unit rate is $200 ÷ 8 = $25 per hour.

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If a dozen doughnuts cost $3.00, how much does one doughnut cost?

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To find the cost of one doughnut, divide the total cost by the number of doughnuts: $3.00 ÷ 12 = $0.25 per doughnut.

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What is the formula to find the price per item?

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The formula to find the price per item is: Price per item = Total price ÷ Number of items.

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How do you determine which option is a better buy when comparing prices?

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To determine the better buy, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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If a 4 pack of scented candles costs $1.08, what is the unit price per candle?

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To find the unit price per candle, divide the total cost by the number of candles: $1.08 ÷ 4 = $0.27 per candle.

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If an 8 pack of scented candles costs $2.56, what is the unit price per candle?

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To find the unit price per candle, divide the total cost by the number of candles: $2.56 ÷ 8 = $0.32 per candle.

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Which is a better buy: 4 candles for $1.08 or 8 candles for $2.56?

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The 4 pack of scented candles is a better buy because it has a lower unit price of $0.27 compared to $0.32 for the 8 pack.

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What is an example of a unit price?

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An example of a unit price is $3.18 per slice of pizza.

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How do you find the price for one item when given the total price for multiple items?

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To find the price for one item, divide the total price by the number of items. For example, if 15 pizzas cost $97.50, the price for one pizza is $97.50 ÷ 15 = $6.50.