Best Buy and Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity.

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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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Which is the better buy: A 4 pack of t-shirts for $2.24 or a 6-pack for $3.12?

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A 6-pack for $3.12 is the better buy.

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

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$1.18 per lb.

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If lima beans cost $2.13 for 2 lb, what is the unit price?

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$1.065 per lb.

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How do you determine which item is a better buy?

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Compare the unit prices of each item; the one with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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If Christina biked 36 miles in 6 hours, what was her speed in miles per hour?

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6 mph.

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If Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, what is his hourly wage?

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$25 per hour.

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What is the formula for calculating unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price / Quantity.