Better Buy

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What is a unit price?

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A unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, allowing for easy comparison of prices between different quantities or 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 total quantity. For example, if a product costs $4 for 2 pounds, the unit price is $4 ÷ 2 = $2 per pound.

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What is the better buy?

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The better buy is the option that has the lower unit price, indicating a better value for the same quantity.

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If kidney beans cost $1.18 per lb and lima beans cost $2.13 for 2 lb, which is the better deal?

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Lima beans are the better deal because their unit price is $1.065 per lb, compared to kidney beans at $1.18 per lb.

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What is the unit price of Sara Lee Turkey at $6.58 per lb?

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The unit price of Sara Lee Turkey 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 of Butterball Turkey is $5.58 per lb ($11.16 ÷ 2).

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit price for each product and compare them. The product with the lower unit price is the better deal.

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What is the unit rate if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete?

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The unit rate is $8 per pound ($40 ÷ 5).

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If Elijah earns $200 for 8 hours of work, what is his hourly wage?

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Elijah's hourly wage is $25 per hour ($200 ÷ 8).

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What is the unit price of Oreos at $2.98 for 15.5 oz?

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The unit price of Oreos is approximately $0.192 per oz ($2.98 ÷ 15.5).