Unit Rates & Unit Price

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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 a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate a unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a 12-pack of soda costs $6, the unit price is $6 ÷ 12 = $0.50 per can.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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The formula for finding the unit rate is: Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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If a product costs $15 for 3 items, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $15 ÷ 3 = $5 per item.

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What does it mean if one item has a lower unit price than another?

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It means that the item with the lower unit price is a better deal, as you are paying less for each unit of that item.

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How can you compare two different products to find the better deal?

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To compare two products, calculate the unit price for each product and compare those values. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit rate of 50 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 50 miles ÷ 2 hours = 25 miles per hour.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour and serves 8 people, what is the unit rate of flour per person?

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The unit rate is 4 cups ÷ 8 people = 0.5 cups of flour per person.

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How do you determine the better buy between two different sizes of the same product?

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Calculate the unit price for each size and compare them. The size with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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What is the unit price of a 16 oz bottle of juice that costs $3.20?

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The unit price is $3.20 ÷ 16 oz = $0.20 per oz.