Better Buy

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What is a unit price?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, such as per ounce or per item, which helps compare prices of different products.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the unit price?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the total number of units (e.g., price per ounce = total price / total ounces).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the better buy?

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The better buy is the product that has the lower unit price, indicating you get more value for your money.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If Doritos cost $3.45 for 11.5 oz, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $3.45 / 11.5 oz = $0.30 per oz.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Cheetos cost $2.43 for 9 oz, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $2.43 / 9 oz = $0.27 per oz.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Which is the better deal: Doritos or Cheetos?

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Cheetos is the better deal because it has a lower unit price of $0.27 per oz compared to Doritos' $0.30 per oz.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If Daniel spent $2.00 for 20 pieces of gum, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $2.00 / 20 pieces = $0.10 per piece.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Jude spent $1.50 for 10 pieces of gum, what is the unit price?

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Unit price = $1.50 / 10 pieces = $0.15 per piece.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Who got the better deal on gum, Daniel or Jude?

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Daniel got the better deal because his unit price is $0.10 per piece, which is lower than Jude's $0.15 per piece.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the unit price of Goldfish crackers at $1.80 for 7.2 oz?

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Unit price = $1.80 / 7.2 oz = $0.25 per oz.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2