Unit Price

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What is unit price?

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The cost of a single unit of a product, calculated by dividing the total price by the number of units.

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How do you calculate unit price?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 6 pencils cost $1.26, the unit price is $1.26 ÷ 6 = $0.21 per pencil.

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What is the unit price of 7 pencils for $1.40?

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$1.40 ÷ 7 = $0.20 per pencil.

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If Alex earned $20.40 in 3 hours, what is his unit rate in dollars per hour?

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$20.40 ÷ 3 = $6.80 per hour.

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What is the unit price of an item that costs $3.95 for 15 oz?

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$3.95 ÷ 15 = $0.263 per oz.

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How much does Ellie make per hour if she made $45 babysitting for 6 hours?

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$45 ÷ 6 = $7.50 per hour.

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If a factory makes 24 bicycles in 3 hours, how many can they make per hour?

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24 ÷ 3 = 8 bicycles per hour.

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What is the best buy if 6 pencils cost $1.26 and 8 pencils cost $1.88?

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6 pencils for $1.26 is the best buy because it has a lower 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 when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity of one.

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Why is it important to know the unit price?

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Knowing the unit price helps consumers compare prices and make informed purchasing decisions.