Comparing Rates Word Problems

At the market, 7 apples cost $4.55. What is the cost per apple?

• 1.54 apples per dollar
• 1.54 dollars per apple
• $0.65 per apple
• not here

Alicia drove at a constant speed and traveled 182.4 miles in 3 hours. What is her rate in miles per hour?

• 60.8 hours per mile
• 547.2 miles per hour
• 56 miles per hour
• 60.8 miles per hour

A 30 oz. jar of mayonnaise is on sale for $2.99
What is the price PER ounce?

• $10.03 per ounce
• $27.01 per ounce
• $0.99 per ounce
• $0.10 per ounce

8.  Find the unit rate of $97.50 for 15 pizzas.

• $6 per pizza
• $82.50 per pizza
• $5.50 per pizza
• $6.50 per pizza

Movie ticket sales are as follows:
Adult: 20 tickets for $250
Child: 15 tickets for $71.25
Senior: 5 tickets for $37.50
How much does one (1) CHILD ticket cost?

• $4.75
• $7.12
• $56.25
• $12.50

While shopping, Sofia noticed that her favorite chips were on sale $5 for 2 bags. How much will it cost her for 7 bags of chips?

• $7.50

• $12.00

• $12.50

• $17.50

Mr. Kramer can swim 35 miles in 5 hours. How many hours would it take him to swim 56 miles?

• 7 hours

• 8 hours

• 280

• 392 hours

If broccoli costs $13 for 5 pounds, how much will 8 pounds cost?

• $20

• $20.80

• $31.20

• $33.60

Casey's has Halloween candy on sale, $10 for 4 bags. How many bags of Halloween candy can you buy if you have $17.50?

• 6 bags

• 7 bags

• 11 bags

• 13 bags

Which of the following shows the best buy for oranges?

• 3 oranges for $1.02
• 4 oranges for $1.52
• 5 oranges for $1.75
• 6 oranges for $2.46