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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. For example, if you buy 3 apples for $6, the unit rate is $2 per apple.

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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 a 2 lb bag of beans costs $4, the unit price is $4 ÷ 2 = $2 per lb.

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What is the unit price of Sara Lee Turkey at $6.58 per lb?

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The unit price is $6.58 per lb.

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What is the unit price of Butterball Turkey at $11.16 for 2 lb?

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The unit price is $11.16 ÷ 2 = $5.58 per lb.

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Which is the better deal: Sara Lee Turkey at $6.58 per lb or Butterball Turkey at $5.58 per lb?

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Sara Lee Turkey is the better deal.

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How do you compare unit rates?

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To compare unit rates, calculate the unit price for each option and then compare the values. The lower unit price represents the better deal.

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What is the unit rate for babysitting 8 hours for $72?

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The unit rate is $72 ÷ 8 = $9 per hour.

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What is the unit rate for babysitting 6 hours for $57?

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The unit rate is $57 ÷ 6 = $9.50 per hour.

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Which is the better deal: babysitting for 8 hours at $9 per hour or 6 hours at $9.50 per hour?

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Babysitting for 8 hours is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Kidney beans at $1.18 per lb?

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The unit price is $1.18 per lb.

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