Comparing Unit Rates (Better Buy)

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. It is often used to determine the cost per item or per unit.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price of the item by the number of units (e.g., ounces, pounds) it contains.

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What is the unit price of Crayola crayons priced at $6.97 for 120 crayons?

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The unit price is $0.0581 per crayon.

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What is the unit price of Rose Art crayons priced at $1.53 for 24 crayons?

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The unit price is $0.0638 per crayon.

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Which is the better buy: Crayola or Rose Art crayons?

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Crayola is the better buy because it has a lower unit price.

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What is the unit price of Cheerios priced at $3.68 for 17 oz?

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The unit price is $0.2165 per ounce.

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What is the unit price of Apple Jacks priced at $2.89 for 13 oz?

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The unit price is $0.2222 per ounce.

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Which is the better buy: Cheerios or Apple Jacks?

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Cheerios is the better buy because it has a lower unit price.

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How do you find the unit price when comparing two products?

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Calculate the unit price for each product and compare them to see which one is lower.

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If Sara Lee Turkey costs $6.58 per lb, what is the cost for 2 lbs?

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The cost for 2 lbs is $13.16.