Purchasing Decisions

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the price per gallon of gasoline?

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To calculate the price per gallon, divide the total cost by the number of gallons. For example, if you paid $15.00 for 6 gallons, the price per gallon is $15.00 ÷ 6 = $2.50.

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What is the formula to find the unit price?

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The formula to find the unit price is: Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Quantity.

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If a product costs $4.79 for 8 items, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $4.79 ÷ 8 = $0.59875 per item.

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What does it mean to find the better buy?

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Finding the better buy means comparing the unit prices of different products to determine which one offers more value for the money.

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How do you compare two different packages to find the better buy?

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To compare two packages, calculate the unit price for each package and then compare those prices. The package with the lower unit price is the better buy.

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If you buy 5 pounds of concrete for $40, what is the cost per pound?

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The cost per pound is $40 ÷ 5 = $8 per pound.

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What is the total cost if you buy 3 lbs of lettuce for $3.54?

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The total cost is $3.54 for 3 lbs, which means the cost per pound is $3.54 ÷ 3 = $1.18 per pound.

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How do you determine if a deal is worth it?

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To determine if a deal is worth it, calculate the unit price and compare it to other similar products or deals.

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What is the unit price of a 12 pack of juice boxes that costs $6.59?

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The unit price is $6.59 ÷ 12 = $0.54916667 per juice box.