Best Buy: Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit. For example, if you buy 4 apples for $2, the unit rate is $0.50 per apple.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the total cost. For example, if 6 pencils cost $1.26, the unit rate is $1.26 ÷ 6 = $0.21 per pencil.

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Which is a better buy: 7 pencils for $1.40 or 6 pencils for $1.26?

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7 pencils for $1.40 is a better buy because the unit rate is lower.

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What is the unit rate of chairs to tables if there are 120 chairs and 30 tables?

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The unit rate of chairs to tables is 4:1.

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How do you determine the better buy between two products?

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To determine the better buy, compare the unit rates of both products. The product with the lower unit rate is the better buy.

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If 5 lb of sugar costs $25, what is the cost per pound?

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The cost per pound is $25 ÷ 5 = $5 per pound.

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What is the unit rate of 15 kg of tomatoes for $32.25?

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The unit rate is $32.25 ÷ 15 = $2.15 per kg.

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Which is a better buy: 15 kg for $32.25 or 4 kg for $8.72?

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15 kg for $32.25 is a better buy because the unit rate is lower.

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If 27 ounces of nacho chips cost $3.51, what is the cost per ounce?

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The cost per ounce is $3.51 ÷ 27 = $0.13 per ounce.

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What is the unit rate of nacho chips if 10 ounces cost $1.30?

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The unit rate is $1.30 ÷ 10 = $0.13 per ounce.