7th Grade Milestone Review - Comparing 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 a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

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To calculate the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a box of cereal costs $3.68 for 17 oz, the unit price is $3.68 ÷ 17 oz = $0.216 per oz.

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What is the purpose of comparing unit rates?

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Comparing unit rates helps consumers determine which product offers the best value for money, allowing them to make informed purchasing decisions.

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If Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $2.48 ÷ 10 slices = $0.248 per slice.

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If Velveeta cheese slices cost $3.18 for 12 slices, what is the unit price?

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The unit price is $3.18 ÷ 12 slices = $0.265 per slice.

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Which is the better deal: Sargento or Velveeta cheese slices?

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Sargento is the better deal because its unit price ($0.248) is lower than Velveeta's unit price ($0.265).

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How do you find the better deal between two products?

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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 price of Cheerios if it costs $3.68 for 17 oz?

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The unit price is $3.68 ÷ 17 oz = $0.216 per oz.

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What is the unit price of Apple Jacks if it costs $2.89 for 13 oz?

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The unit price is $2.89 ÷ 13 oz = $0.222 per oz.

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Which is the better deal: Cheerios or Apple Jacks?

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Cheerios is the better deal because its unit price ($0.216) is lower than Apple Jacks' unit price ($0.222).