Comparing Rates

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What is a unit price?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, allowing for easy comparison of prices between different quantities or sizes.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units (e.g., total price ÷ number of units).

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What is the better deal: $2.48 for 10 slices or $3.18 for 12 slices?

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$2.48 for 10 slices is the better deal, as it has a lower unit price.

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If you earn $72 for 8 hours of babysitting, what is your hourly rate?

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Your hourly rate is $9 per hour ($72 ÷ 8 hours).

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What is the formula to find the better deal between two products?

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Compare the unit prices of both products; the one with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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How do you determine which package is a better deal: Pack 1 for $15 for 5 pairs of socks or Pack 2 for $25 for 10 pairs?

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Calculate the unit price for each pack: Pack 1 = $3 per pair, Pack 2 = $2.50 per pair. Pack 2 is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Goldfish crackers at $1.99 for 7.2 oz?

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The unit price is approximately $0.28 per ounce ($1.99 ÷ 7.2 oz).

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If Sarah learned 18 vocab words in 2 hours, what is her learning rate?

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Sarah's learning rate is 9 words per hour (18 words ÷ 2 hours).

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If Jamie learned 27 vocab words in 3 hours, what is his learning rate?

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Jamie's learning rate is 9 words per hour (27 words ÷ 3 hours).

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What does it mean if two rates are equivalent?

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It means that both rates result in the same amount per unit of time or measure.