Better Buy/ Coupons

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What are rebates?

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Rebates are discounts offered by businesses in the form of money given back to the customer, usually through the mail.

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How do you determine the better buy?

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To determine the better buy, compare the unit prices of the products.

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What is a unit price?

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

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Calculate the unit price of Daisy sour cream ($1.49 for 8 oz).

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Unit price = $1.49 / 8 oz = $0.18625 per oz.

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Calculate the unit price of Kraft sour cream ($2.55 for 16 oz).

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Unit price = $2.55 / 16 oz = $0.159375 per oz.

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Which is the better deal: Daisy sour cream or Kraft sour cream?

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Kraft sour cream is the better deal because it has a lower unit price.

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What are coupons?

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Coupons are discounts offered by businesses in the form of tickets that are redeemed at the time of purchase.

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If 3 footballs cost $4.50, what is the unit price per football?

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Unit price = $4.50 / 3 = $1.50 per football.

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If 5 footballs cost $8, what is the unit price per football?

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Unit price = $8 / 5 = $1.60 per football.

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Which is the better buy: 3 footballs for $4.50 or 5 footballs for $8?

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3 footballs for $4.50 is the better buy because it has a lower unit price.