Unite Rate / 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. 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?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the total quantity. For example, if a 12 oz. bag of chips costs $3, the unit price is $3 ÷ 12 oz. = $0.25 per oz.

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If bananas cost $1.44 per pound, how much do 6 pounds cost?

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$1.44 × 6 = $8.64.

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What is the unit rate if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete?

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$40 ÷ 5 pounds = $8 per pound.

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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 item and compare them. The item with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Cheerios if it costs $3.68 for 17 oz.?

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$3.68 ÷ 17 oz. = $0.216 per oz.

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What is the unit price of Apple Jacks if it costs $2.89 for 13 oz.?

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$2.89 ÷ 13 oz. = $0.222 per oz.

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Which is the better deal: Cheerios or Apple Jacks?

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Cheerios is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of $0.216 per oz.

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What is the unit price of Daisy sour cream if it costs $1.49 for 8 oz.?

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$1.49 ÷ 8 oz. = $0.18625 per oz.

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What is the unit price of Kraft sour cream if it costs $2.55 for 16 oz.?

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$2.55 ÷ 16 oz. = $0.159375 per oz.