Unit Price, Constant Speed, Unit Rate

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What is unit price?

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The 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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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 7 apples cost $4.55, the unit price is $4.55 ÷ 7 = $0.65 per apple.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means moving at a steady rate without changing speed over time.

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How do you find the unit rate?

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The unit rate is found by dividing the quantity by the number of units. For example, if Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, the unit rate is $200 ÷ 8 = $25 per hour.

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What is a better buy?

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A better buy is determined by comparing the unit prices of different products to see which one offers more value for the same amount of money.

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How do you compare unit prices?

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To compare unit prices, calculate the price per unit for each option and choose the one with the lower price.

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If a 4 pack of candles costs $1.08, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $1.08 ÷ 4 = $0.27 per candle.

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If an 8 pack of candles costs $2.56, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $2.56 ÷ 8 = $0.32 per candle.

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How many cars does Lynnette wash each day if she washes 95 cars in 5 days?

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Lynnette washes 95 ÷ 5 = 19 cars per day.

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What is the price per ounce of a 30 oz. jar of mayonnaise that costs $2.99?

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The price per ounce is $2.99 ÷ 30 = $0.10 per ounce.