Finding the Best Deal: Comparing Unit Rates

This video tutorial teaches how to determine the best deal by comparing unit rates. It explains what a unit rate is and provides examples to illustrate the concept. The lesson emphasizes that the best deal cannot be determined by size or price alone, but by calculating the unit price. A practical example with candy packages is used to demonstrate how to find the best deal by dividing the total price by the total number of ounces to get the unit price.

What is the unit rate if you buy 10 slices of pizza for $20?

• $1 per slice

• $2 per slice

• $3 per slice

• $4 per slice

If 3 slices of pizza cost $6, how much would 1 slice cost?

• $1

• $2

• $3

• $4

Why can't you determine the best deal just by looking at the size or price of a product?

• Because you need to calculate the unit price

• Because the highest price is always the best deal

• Because the largest size is always the best deal

• Because the smallest size is always the best deal

What is the first step in finding the best deal among different packages?

• Choose the package with the lowest price

• Choose the package with the largest size

• Calculate the price per unit

• Choose the package with the highest price

In the candy example, what was the determining factor for identifying the best deal?

• The brand of the candy

• The price per ounce

• The size of the package

• The total cost of the package