Unit Rates

How do you determine which option has a lower unit price?

• Calculate the price per unit for each option by dividing the total price by the number of units. Compare the results.

• Choose the option with the lowest total price regardless of the number of units.

• Select the option with the highest number of units offered.

• Estimate the price based on the packaging size.

Why is understanding unit rates important?

• It helps consumers make informed decisions about purchases and evaluate the best value for their money.

• It allows consumers to ignore prices and make random purchases.

• It is only useful for businesses and not for individual consumers.

• It simplifies the process of budgeting without considering actual costs.

What is the unit price of 5 bags of apples for $25.40?

• $4.50 per bag

• $5.08 per bag

• $6.00 per bag

• $5.50 per bag

What is the unit rate of a train traveling 1,230 miles in 5 hours?

• 200 miles per hour (mph)

• 220 miles per hour (mph)

• 246 miles per hour (mph)

• 260 miles per hour (mph)

Which is a better deal: 8 packs of paper for $6.40 or 3 packs for $2.55?

• 8 packs of paper for $6.40 is the better deal.

• 3 packs of paper for $2.55 is the better deal.

• Both deals are the same.

• 8 packs of paper for $5.00 is the better deal.

What is the unit price of 6 bags of apples for $31.02?

• $4.50 per bag

• $5.17 per bag

• $6.00 per bag

• $5.75 per bag

Which has a higher unit price: 7 boxes of chicken nuggets for $25.90 or 3 boxes of chicken fingers for $11.07?

• Restaurant 1 (7 boxes for $25.90) has a higher unit price.

• Restaurant 2 (3 boxes for $11.07) has a higher unit price.

• Both have the same unit price.

• Neither has a higher unit price.

Which is the better deal: 6 bags of apples for $31.02 or 5 bags for $25.40?

• 6 bags of apples for $31.02

• 5 bags of apples for $25.40 (orchard)

• 4 bags of apples for $20.00

• 3 bags of apples for $15.00

How do you find the better deal between two prices?

• Compare the total prices directly without considering quantity.

• Calculate the unit price for both options and compare them. The option with the lower unit price is the better deal.

• Choose the option with the higher price as it is usually of better quality.

• Look for discounts and promotions rather than comparing prices.

What is the unit rate of 527 miles on 17 gallons?

• 25 miles per gallon (mpg)

• 31 miles per gallon (mpg)

• 29 miles per gallon (mpg)

• 35 miles per gallon (mpg)