Better Buy

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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, allowing for easy comparison between different products.

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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 number of units (e.g., price per pound).

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

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$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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$5.58 per lb.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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How do you determine which deal is better when comparing two prices?

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Compare the unit prices of both options; the lower unit price is the better deal.

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If babysitting for 8 hours earns $72, what is the hourly rate?

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$9 per hour.

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If babysitting for 6 hours earns $57, what is the hourly rate?

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$9.50 per hour.

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How much would it cost to buy 6 pounds of bananas at $1.44 per pound?

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$8.64.

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What is the fuel efficiency of a Hummer that gets 300 miles on 20 gallons of gas?

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15 miles per gallon.