6th Grade Milestone - Better Buy

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What is a unit price?

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A unit price is the cost of a single unit of a product, allowing for easy comparison between different products.

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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 number of units (e.g., price per pound, price per ounce).

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If Sara Lee Turkey costs $6.58 per lb, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $6.58 per lb.

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If Butterball Turkey costs $11.16 for 2 lb, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $5.58 per lb ($11.16 ÷ 2).

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Which is the better deal: Sara Lee Turkey at $6.58 per lb or Butterball Turkey at $5.58 per lb?

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Butterball Turkey is the better deal.

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What is the unit price of Kidney beans at $1.18 per lb?

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The unit price is $1.18 per lb.

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If Lima beans cost $2.13 for 2 lb, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $1.07 per lb ($2.13 ÷ 2).

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Which is the better deal: Kidney beans at $1.18 per lb or Lima beans at $1.07 per lb?

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Lima beans are the better deal.

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How do you compare prices of different quantities?

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Convert prices to a common unit (e.g., price per lb or price per oz) to compare.

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If tomatoes cost $32.25 for 15 kg, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $2.15 per kg ($32.25 ÷ 15).