Better Buy

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What is a better buy?

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A better buy is the option that provides more value for the price paid, often determined by comparing unit prices.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate unit price?

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Unit price is calculated by dividing the total price by the number of units. For example, if a 6-pack of t-shirts costs $3.12, the unit price is $3.12 ÷ 6 = $0.52 per t-shirt.

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What is the unit price of Oreos priced at $2.98 for 15.5 oz?

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Unit price = $2.98 ÷ 15.5 oz = $0.192 per oz.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the unit price of Chips Ahoy priced at $2.50 for 14 oz?

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Unit price = $2.50 ÷ 14 oz = $0.179 per oz.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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

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2-ounce bottle of soap is the better buy because it costs $0.90 per ounce compared to $0.91 per ounce for the 8-ounce bottle.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If you babysit for 8 hours and earn $72, what is your hourly rate?

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Hourly rate = $72 ÷ 8 hours = $9 per hour.

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If you babysit for 6 hours and earn $57, what is your hourly rate?

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Hourly rate = $57 ÷ 6 hours = $9.50 per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the better deal: 12 pack of juice boxes for $6.59 or 8 pack for $4.79?

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12 pack is the better deal because it costs $0.55 per juice box compared to $0.60 per juice box for the 8 pack.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the total cost of 4 packs of t-shirts priced at $2.24 each?

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Total cost = 4 × $2.24 = $8.96.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the total cost of 6 packs of t-shirts priced at $3.12 each?

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Total cost = 6 × $3.12 = $18.72.

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