Better Buy

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What is a better buy?

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A better buy is the option that provides more value for the price paid, often determined by comparing unit prices.

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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Unit price is calculated by dividing the total price by the number of units (e.g., price per ounce, price per item).

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What is the unit price of 27 ounces of nacho chips for $3.51?

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Unit price = $3.51 / 27 oz = $0.13 per ounce.

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What is the unit price of 10 ounces of nacho chips for $1.30?

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Unit price = $1.30 / 10 oz = $0.13 per ounce.

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If two items have the same unit price, how do you determine the better buy?

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If two items have the same unit price, the better buy is the one with the larger quantity.

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What is the better buy between a 2-ounce bottle of soap for $1.80 and an 8-ounce bottle for $7.28?

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Unit price of 2 oz = $1.80 / 2 = $0.90 per ounce; Unit price of 8 oz = $7.28 / 8 = $0.91 per ounce. Better buy is the 2-ounce bottle.

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What is the unit price of a 4 pack of t-shirts for $2.24?

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Unit price = $2.24 / 4 = $0.56 per t-shirt.

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What is the unit price of a 6-pack of t-shirts for $3.12?

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Unit price = $3.12 / 6 = $0.52 per t-shirt.

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What is the unit price of an 8-pack of t-shirts for $4.24?

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Unit price = $4.24 / 8 = $0.53 per t-shirt.

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How do you compare prices of different quantities?

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Convert prices to unit prices to compare the cost per unit, making it easier to identify the better deal.