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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 can cut 3 lawns in 5 hours, the unit rate is 3/5 lawns per hour.

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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 number of units. For example, if Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, the unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 = $0.248 per slice.

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If you can cut 3 lawns in 5 hours, what is your rate in lawns per hour?

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Your rate is 3 lawns ÷ 5 hours = 0.6 lawns per hour.

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If your friend can cut 5 lawns in 8 hours, what is their rate in lawns per hour?

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Your friend's rate is 5 lawns ÷ 8 hours = 0.625 lawns per hour.

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Who is cutting lawns faster if you cut 3 lawns in 5 hours and your friend cuts 5 lawns in 8 hours?

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Your friend is cutting lawns a little bit faster at 0.625 lawns per hour compared to your 0.6 lawns per hour.

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What is the unit price of Velveeta cheese slices if they cost $3.18 for 12 slices?

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The unit price is $3.18 ÷ 12 = $0.265 per slice.

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Which is the better deal: Sargento cheese slices at $0.248 per slice or Velveeta at $0.265 per slice?

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Sargento is the better deal.

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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Compare the unit prices of both products. The one with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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

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The unit price is $2.98 ÷ 15.5 oz = $0.192 per oz.

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

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The unit price is $2.50 ÷ 14 oz = $0.179 per oz.