Understanding Unit Price and Unit Rate

What is a unit rate?

• A rate used only for comparing weights

• A rate where both numerator and denominator are equal

• A rate where the denominator is one

• A rate where the numerator is one

How do you calculate the unit price of an item?

• Divide the total weight by the total cost

• Multiply the total cost by the total weight

• Add the total cost and total weight

• Divide the total cost by the total weight

What is the unit price of Bag A of macaroni?

• $3 per pound

• $5 per pound

• $2 per pound

• $4 per pound

Which bag of macaroni offers a better deal based on unit price?

• Both bags are the same

• Bag A

• Bag B

• Neither bag is a good deal

Why is Bag B considered a better deal?

• It is more popular

• It is cheaper overall

• It costs less per pound

• It weighs more