Unit Rates and 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 travel 60 miles in 2 hours, the unit rate is 30 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item. For example, if you have 75 pieces of candy in a 15 oz bag, the unit rate is 75 pieces ÷ 15 oz = 5 pieces per ounce.

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If Charlotte read 68 pages in 34 minutes, how many pages can she read in one minute?

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1.13 pages per minute.

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What is the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost of a single unit of a product, which helps in comparing prices of different quantities.

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.248 per slice.

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If Velveeta cheese slices cost $3.18 for 12 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.265 per slice.

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Which is the better buy: a 12 pack of Coke for $3.50 or a six pack for $1.80?

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The 12 pack of Coke is the better buy.

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How do you calculate the cost per apple if 7 apples cost $4.55?

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Cost per apple = Total cost ÷ Number of apples = $4.55 ÷ 7 = $0.65 per apple.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity ÷ Number of Units.