Unit Price and Rate Comparisons

This video tutorial covers lesson 20 on comparison shopping, focusing on unit price and related measurement conversions. It explains how to find unit rates from equations, tables, and graphs. The video includes exploratory challenges where students compare prices of cereals, watermelons, sodas, batteries, motorcycles, copy machines, sponsor plans, computer speeds, security systems, and text messages to determine the best buy or most efficient option. The tutorial emphasizes understanding unit rates and applying them to real-world scenarios.

What is the unit rate in the equation y = 17x?

• y

• 0

• x

• 17

How do you find the unit rate from a table?

• Multiply horizontally

• Subtract vertically

• Divide vertically

• Add diagonally

Which cereal box should Mallory buy based on unit price?

• Both are the same

• Neither

• 13-ounce box

• 10-ounce box

What is the difference in unit price between the two cereal boxes?

• 5 cents

• 1 cent

• 3 cents

• 2 cents

Which market offers a cheaper price for watermelon?

• Neither

• Farmer's Market

• Both are the same

• Kingston's Market

What is the unit price difference between the two watermelons?

• 4 cents

• 3 cents

• 2 cents

• 1 cent

Which soda pack offers a better unit price?

• 20-pack

• Both are the same

• Neither

• 12-pack

Which battery pack is more cost-effective?

• 20-pack

• 12-pack

• Neither

• Both are the same

Which motorcycle is more fuel-efficient?

• Leisure motorcycle

• Sports motorcycle

• Both are the same

• Neither

Which copy machine should Milton Middle School purchase for faster copying?

• Neither

• Both are the same

• Quick Copies

• Super Fast Deluxe