Best Buy and Unit Rate

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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 calculate the unit rate of customers per hour?

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To calculate the unit rate of customers per hour, divide the total number of customers by the total number of hours. For example, 120 customers ÷ 8 hours = 15 customers per hour.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total cost by the total weight: $40 ÷ 5 pounds = $8 per pound.

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What is the price per ounce if a 30 oz. jar of mayonnaise costs $3.00?

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To find the price per ounce, divide the total price by the total ounces: $3.00 ÷ 30 oz. = $0.10 per ounce.

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How do you compare unit prices to find the better deal?

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Calculate the unit price for each option and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Coca-Cola if it costs $1.29 for 1.25 L?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the total volume: $1.29 ÷ 1.25 L = $1.032 per L.

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What is the unit price of Pepsi if it costs $2.49 for 2 L?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the total volume: $2.49 ÷ 2 L = $1.245 per L.

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Which is the better buy: 4 for $1.99 or $6 for 2.99?

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Calculate the unit price for each: 4 for $1.99 = $1.99 ÷ 4 = $0.4975 each; $6 for 2.99 = $2.99 ÷ 6 = $0.4983 each. The better buy is 4 for $1.99.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is the unit rate in miles per hour?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total miles by the total hours: 300 miles ÷ 5 hours = 60 miles per hour.