Comparing Prices with Unit Rates

This video tutorial from MooMooMath and Science explains how to use unit rates to compare shopping deals. It covers calculating the cost per can for Pepsi, Coke, and Mellow Yellow, determining which is the best deal. The video also compares the cost per ounce of different cereals, including Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, and Cinnamon Crunch, to find the most cost-effective option. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of unit rates in making informed shopping decisions and concludes with a reminder to practice kindness.

What does a unit rate represent in shopping comparisons?

• Cost for a set number of items

• Total cost of items

• Cost per single item

• Discount offered on items

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

• Divide the total cost by the number of items

• Multiply the cost by the number of items

• None of the above

• Add the cost of all items

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What is the purpose of calculating unit rates in shopping?

• To find the most expensive item

• To determine the best deal

• To calculate total expenses

• To find the newest products

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How much does one can of Pepsi cost?

• $0.75

• $0.58

• $0.49

• $1.00

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Which drink offers the lowest cost per can?

• Coke

• Pepsi

• Mellow Yellow

• None of the above

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What is the unit rate for one ounce of Lucky Charms?

• $0.466

• $0.461

• $0.416

• $0.50

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Which cereal has the highest cost per ounce?

• Cinnamon Crunch

• They are the same

• Lucky Charms

• Cocoa Puffs

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Calculate the unit rate for Cocoa Puffs per ounce.

• $0.40

• $0.466

• $0.55

• $0.45

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Which cereal is the cheapest per ounce?

• Cinnamon Crunch

• All are the same

• Cocoa Puffs

• Lucky Charms

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What is the unit rate for one ounce of Cinnamon Crunch?

• $0.50

• $0.45

• $0.416

• $0.40

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