Rate and Unit Rate

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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How do you calculate the unit cost per item?

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To calculate the unit cost, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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If you buy 15 pizzas for $97.50, what is the unit cost per pizza?

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$6.50 per pizza.

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What is the formula to find the better buy between two products?

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Compare the unit prices of both products.

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If a 12-pack of Pepsi costs $3.50, what is the unit price per can?

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$0.29 per can.

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If a 6-pack of Pepsi costs $1.80, what is the unit price per can?

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$0.30 per can.

Front

Which is the better buy: a 12-pack for $3.50 or a 6-pack for $1.80?

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The 12-pack is the better buy.

Front

What units describe a car's speed of 50 miles per hour?

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Miles and hours.

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If a cashier rings up 2 customers in 8 minutes, how many can he ring up in 30 minutes?

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7.5 customers.

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What is the rate of customers served per minute if 2 customers are served in 8 minutes?

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0.25 customers per minute.