Better Buy

Better Buy

A review of using unit rates to find the best bang for your buck!

What is better buy?

The comparison of two or more unit rates/prices/costs to determine which item is the better value.

Open Ended

Which item do you estimate to be the better value and why? DON'T DO ANY MATH YET!

Multiple Choice

Now do the math! Which is a better buy? (You may use the calculator on your Canvas homepage.)

• 12 oz for $0.96

• 16 oz for $1.12

Multiple Choice

Which is the better buy of salsa?

• $1.80 for 16 ounces

• $2.20 for 24 ounces

Multiple Choice

Which is the better buy for ground beef?

• $10.65 for 3 pounds

• $17.05 for 5 pounds

Multiple Choice

Which is the better buy for apples?

• $4.30 for 10 apples

• $3.22 for 7 apples

Multiple Choice

Which is the better buy for ice cream bars?

• $4.92 for 10 bars

• $7.65 for 15 bars

Multiple Choice

Which is the better buy for orange juice?

• $4 for 52 fl. Ounces

• $0.95 for 16 fl. Ounces