Best Buy: 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 the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if 10 apples cost $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 = $0.50 per apple.

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What is the unit rate of 5 lb of sugar costing $25?

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The unit rate is $25 ÷ 5 lb = $5 per lb.

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If 8 lb of sugar costs $50, what is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is $50 ÷ 8 lb = $6.25 per lb.

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Which is the better buy: 5 lb of sugar for $25 or 8 lb for $50?

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5 lb of sugar for $25 is the better buy because it costs $5 per lb compared to $6.25 per lb for 8 lb.

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How much is one dozen crabs if 2 1/2 dozen costs $75?

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One dozen crabs costs $75 ÷ 2.5 = $30.

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What is the cost per ounce of nacho chips if 27 ounces cost $3.51?

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The cost per ounce is $3.51 ÷ 27 ounces = $0.13 per ounce.

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What is the cost per ounce of nacho chips if 10 ounces cost $1.30?

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The cost per ounce is $1.30 ÷ 10 ounces = $0.13 per ounce.

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Which is the better deal: 27 ounces for $3.51 or 10 ounces for $1.30?

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Neither, as both have the same cost per ounce.

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What is the unit rate of chairs to tables if there are 120 chairs and 30 tables?

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The unit rate of chairs to tables is 120 ÷ 30 = 4:1.