Unit Price

The video tutorial explains the concept of unit rates, which are rates with a denominator of 1. It demonstrates how to use unit rates to compare prices of items, such as bags of macaroni, by calculating the cost per pound. The tutorial walks through the process of determining which item offers a better deal by comparing their unit prices. By the end, viewers learn how to apply unit rates to make informed purchasing decisions.

What is a unit rate?

• A rate with both numerator and denominator as 1

• A rate with a denominator of 1

• A rate with a numerator of 1

• A rate with a denominator of 0

Why is it useful to use unit rates when comparing prices?

• It makes the items more expensive

• It increases the weight of the items

• It helps to compare items of different sizes or quantities

• It reduces the price of the items

How do you calculate the unit rate for Bag A of macaroni?

• Divide the cost by the weight

• Subtract the weight from the cost

• Multiply the cost by the weight

• Divide the weight by the cost

What is the unit rate for Bag B of macaroni?

• $5 per pound

• $2 per pound

• $3 per pound

• $4 per pound

Which bag of macaroni offers a better deal based on unit price?

• Bag A

• Neither bag is a good deal

• Bag B

• Both bags are the same