Unit Rate/Unit Price

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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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. For example, if a pack of 6 bottles costs $12, the unit price is $12 ÷ 6 = $2 per bottle.

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If Jenna can bicycle 24 miles in 2 hours, how many miles can she bicycle in 1 hour?

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12 miles.

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If Natalie pays 15 dollars for 3 books, how much does she pay for 1 book?

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$5.

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If Adam paid $28 for 7 golf balls, how much did he pay for 1 golf ball?

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$4.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Number of Units.

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

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$6.50 per pizza.

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Which is the better deal: Oreos for $2.98 for 15 oz or Chips Ahoy for $2.50 for 14 oz?

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Chips Ahoy is the better deal.

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What does it mean if a price is lower per unit?

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It means you are getting more value for your money, as you are paying less for each individual item.

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How can you compare prices of different quantities?

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Convert the prices to a common unit (like price per ounce or price per item) to see which is cheaper.