Best Buy and Unit Rate

If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

• $6 per pound

• $7 per pound

• $8 per pound

• $9 per pound

How do you calculate the unit rate?

• By adding the total amounts of both quantities together.

• By multiplying the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity.

• To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount of one quantity by the total amount of the other quantity.

• By subtracting the total amount of one quantity from the total amount of the other quantity.

If Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, what is his hourly wage?

• $20 per hour

• $25 per hour

• $30 per hour

• $15 per hour

What is the formula for calculating unit price?

• Unit Price = Total Price + Quantity.

• Unit Price = Total Price - Quantity.

• Unit Price = Total Price / Quantity.

• Unit Price = Total Price * Quantity.

Why is understanding unit rates important in shopping?

• It helps consumers make informed decisions about the best value for their money.

• It allows consumers to buy more items at a lower price.

• It encourages consumers to spend more on luxury items.

• It simplifies the shopping experience by reducing choices.

What is the unit price of kidney beans at $1.18 per lb?

• $0.99 per lb.

• $1.18 per lb.

• $1.50 per lb.

• $1.25 per lb.

What is the unit rate of 60 miles in 3 hours?

• 15 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

If a 12-pack of soda costs $4.80, what is the unit price per can?

• $0.20 per can

• $0.30 per can

• $0.40 per can

• $0.50 per can

Which is the better buy: A 4 pack of t-shirts for $2.24 or a 6-pack for $3.12?

• A 4 pack of t-shirts for $2.24 is the better buy.

• A 6-pack for $3.12 is the better buy.

• Both packs are equally priced.

• Neither pack is a good buy.

How do you determine which item is a better buy?

• Compare the total prices of each item; the one with the higher price is the better buy.

• Compare the unit prices of each item; the one with the lower unit price is the better buy.

• Choose the item that looks more appealing; the better buy is usually the more attractive one.

• Select the item that is on sale; discounts indicate the better buy.