Comparing Rates Word Problems

Juice boxes are sold in packs of 8 and packs of 14. The pack of 8 costs $8.08 and the pack of 14 costs $14.70. Which pack of juice boxes is a better buy? (Dollars per juice box)

• The 8-pack is a better buy.

• The 14-pack is a better buy.

You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the cost per pound?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type in 7 minutes?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

I paid $15.00 for 6 gallons of gasoline.
What was the price per gallon?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

A jet travels 530 miles in two hours. At this rate, how far can the jet travel in 11 hours?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

A store sees 120 customers in 8 hours. How many customers would you expect in 5 hours?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

An ice cream factory makes 120 quarts in 10 hours. How many quarts can be made in 3 hours?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

Which is the better deal?
Oreos
$2.98 for 15 oz
OR
Chips Ahoy
$2.50 for 14 oz

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

You can buy 3 apples for $1.20. What is the price of 10 apples?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate

Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola. What is the price of one pound of granola?

• Only find unit rate

• Finding AND use the unit rate