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 a quantity of one. For example, if you buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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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 by the total quantity. For example, if a box of cereal costs $4.00 and contains 16 ounces, the unit price is $4.00 ÷ 16 oz = $0.25 per ounce.

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What is the purpose of comparing unit rates?

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Comparing unit rates helps consumers determine which option offers the best value for their money, allowing them to make informed purchasing decisions.

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If Oreos cost $2.98 for 15.5 oz, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $2.98 ÷ 15.5 oz = $0.192 per ounce.

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If Chips Ahoy cost $2.50 for 14 oz, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $2.50 ÷ 14 oz = $0.179 per ounce.

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Which is the better deal: Oreos or Chips Ahoy?

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Chips Ahoy is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of $0.179 per ounce compared to Oreos' $0.192 per ounce.

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How do you determine the better deal when comparing two items?

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Calculate the unit price for both items and compare them. The item with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Ribeye if 1.25 pounds costs $4.99?

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Unit price = $4.99 ÷ 1.25 lbs = $3.992 per pound.

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What is the unit price of Filet Mignon if 2.37 pounds costs $9.75?

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Unit price = $9.75 ÷ 2.37 lbs = $4.115 per pound.

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Which is the better deal: Ribeye or Filet Mignon?

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Ribeye is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of $3.992 per pound compared to Filet Mignon's $4.115 per pound.