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 when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you find the unit price?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of items. For example, if 3 movie tickets cost $29.25, the unit price is $29.25 ÷ 3 = $9.75.

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What is the unit price of 12 gallons of gas for $33?

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The unit price is $33 ÷ 12 = $2.75 per gallon.

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What is the unit price of 5 gallons of gas for $14?

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The unit price is $14 ÷ 5 = $2.80 per gallon.

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Which is a better deal: 12 gallons for $33 or 5 gallons for $14?

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12 gallons for $33 is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of $2.75 per gallon.

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If 22 newspapers are in 2 piles, how many newspapers are in each pile?

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There are 22 ÷ 2 = 11 newspapers per pile.

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If 44 stamps are on 4 sheets, how many stamps are on each sheet?

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There are 44 ÷ 4 = 11 stamps per sheet.

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What is the unit price of Sara Lee Turkey at $6.58 per lb?

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The unit price is $6.58 per lb.

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What is the unit price of Butterball Turkey at $11.16 for 2 lb?

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The unit price is $11.16 ÷ 2 = $5.58 per lb.

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Which turkey is a better deal: Sara Lee at $6.58 per lb or Butterball at $5.58 per lb?

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Butterball is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of $5.58 per lb.