Comparing Rates

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What is a unit price?

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A unit price is the cost of a single unit of a product, allowing for easy comparison between different sizes or brands.

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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., price per ounce, price per item).

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What does it mean to compare rates?

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Comparing rates involves evaluating the cost of different quantities or sizes of products to determine which offers the best value.

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If Daisy sour cream costs $1.49 for 8 oz, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $0.18625 per ounce.

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If Kraft sour cream costs $2.55 for 16 oz, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $0.159375 per ounce.

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

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Neither, as the unit prices are not favorable.

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Express the ratio of 18 ounces to 3 cups as a fraction in simplest form.

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The simplest form is 6 to 1.

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What is the unit price of a 12-pack of Pepsi for $3.50?

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The unit price is $0.29167 per can.

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What is the unit price of a 6-pack of Pepsi for $1.80?

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The unit price is $0.30 per can.

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Which is the better buy: a 12-pack of Pepsi for $3.50 or a 6-pack for $1.80?

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The 12-pack is the better buy.