Unit Prices

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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 of prices between different sizes or quantities.

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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., total cost ÷ number of units).

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Which is the better buy: 2-ounce bottle of soap for $1.80 or 8-ounce bottle for $7.28?

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The 2-ounce bottle is the better buy because it has a lower unit price.

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If a bag contains 75 pieces of candy and weighs 15 ounces, how many pieces are there per ounce?

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There are 5 pieces of candy per ounce.

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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 1 (e.g., miles per hour, price per item).

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Calculate the unit price of a 16-ounce bottle of soap that costs $14.88.

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The unit price is $0.93 per ounce.

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If a factory makes 24 bicycles in 3 hours, how many can they make in 1 hour?

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They can make 8 bicycles in 1 hour.

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What is the unit price of gas if it costs $32.48 for 16 gallons?

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The unit price is $2.03 per gallon.

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Which of the following is an example of a unit rate: 16 miles / 6 days or $3.18 / a slice of pizza?

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$3.18 / a slice of pizza is an example of a unit rate.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 60 miles per hour.