Unit Rates and Better Buy

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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 one unit. It is often used to determine the cost per item or the rate of something per one unit.

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if you have 10 apples for $5, the unit rate is $5 ÷ 10 apples = $0.50 per apple.

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What is the unit rate of $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola?

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$1.25 per pound.

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If Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, what is his unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$25 per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate of customers per hour?

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Divide the total number of customers by the total hours. For example, if there are 120 customers in 8 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 8 = 15 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate of $97.50 for 15 pizzas?

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$6.50 per pizza.

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How much does one adult movie ticket cost if 20 tickets are sold for $250?

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$12.50 per adult ticket.

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What is the formula for finding the unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Number of Units.

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Why is it important to know unit rates?

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Knowing unit rates helps consumers make better purchasing decisions by comparing prices and determining the best value.

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What is an example of a unit rate in everyday life?

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An example of a unit rate is the price of gasoline, such as $3.00 per gallon.