Compare Rates

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, often expressed as a quantity per unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if 150 students are divided by 5 buses, the unit rate is 30 students per bus.

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What is the cost per pound if 4 pounds of bananas cost $6?

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$1.50 per pound.

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Which is the better deal: $2.98 for 15 oz of Oreos or $2.50 for 14 oz of Chips Ahoy?

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Chips Ahoy is the better deal.

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How do you determine which option is a better buy?

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Compare the unit prices of each option. The one with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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What is the slowest reading rate among these options: 3 pages in 9 minutes, 4 pages in 10 minutes, 5 pages in 13 minutes, 7 pages in 20 minutes?

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3 pages in 9 minutes.

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If 100 flyers cost $30, what is the cost per flyer?

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$0.30 per flyer.

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If 250 flyers cost $65, what is the cost per flyer?

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$0.26 per flyer.

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What is a unit rate in the context of a field trip with 150 students and 5 buses?

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30 students per bus.

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How do you find the cost per ounce of a product?

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Divide the total cost by the total ounces. For example, for Oreos at $2.98 for 15 oz, the cost per ounce is $2.98 / 15.