Unit Price

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What is unit price?

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The unit price is the cost of a single unit of a product, calculated by dividing the total price by the number of units.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount earned or spent by the total number of hours or units.

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If Alex earned $20.40 in 3 hours, what is his unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$6.80 per hour.

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What is the unit price of one doughnut if a dozen costs $3.00?

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$0.25 per doughnut.

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What does it mean to compare unit prices?

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Comparing unit prices means evaluating the cost per unit of different products to determine which is the better deal.

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When is the biggest/bulk item the best deal?

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Sometimes, but not always, as it depends on the unit price.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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If 3 apples cost $1.50, what is the unit price per apple?

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$0.50 per apple.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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Cross-multiply and then divide to find the unknown value.

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If 4 pens cost $2.00, what is the cost of 1 pen?

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$0.50 per pen.