Comparing Unit Rates

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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. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you buy 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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What is the unit rate of a cheetah that runs 60 feet in 4 seconds?

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The unit rate is 60 feet ÷ 4 seconds = 15 feet per second.

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What is the unit price of Sargento cheese slices that cost $2.48 for 10 slices?

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The unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 slices = $0.248 per slice.

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How do you compare unit prices?

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To compare unit prices, calculate the unit price for each item and then compare those values. The item with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Kraft sour cream that costs $2.55 for 16 oz?

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The unit price is $2.55 ÷ 16 oz = $0.159375 per oz.

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Which is a better deal: Daisy sour cream at $1.49 for 8 oz or Kraft sour cream at $2.55 for 16 oz?

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Kraft sour cream is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of approximately $0.159 per oz compared to Daisy's $0.186 per oz.

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What is the unit price of Coca-Cola that costs $1.29 for 1.25 L?

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The unit price is $1.29 ÷ 1.25 L = $1.032 per L.

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What is the unit price of Pepsi that costs $2.49 for 2 L?

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The unit price is $2.49 ÷ 2 L = $1.245 per L.

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Which is a better deal: Coca-Cola at $1.29 for 1.25 L or Pepsi at $2.49 for 2 L?

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Coca-Cola is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of approximately $1.032 per L compared to Pepsi's $1.245 per L.