Unit Cost lesson How much do

Unit Cost lesson

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We are going to calculate Unit Price Determine which item is a better value

Rice Chex Cereal Large = $1. 99 (64 oz) Small = $2. 49 (16 oz) Popcorn Organic OR butter popcorn $2. 99(3 bags) Smart Balance $2. 99 (4 bags) Ranch Dressing Kraft Ranch = $2. 99 (16 oz) Hidden Valley Ranch = $3. 69 (16 oz)

Fractions/Decimal Equivalents ¾ =. 75 ½ =. 50 Need Number Line 0 1/4 1/2 0. 25 0. 5 3/4 0. 75 1

Unit Examples: Price is the cost for each unit. Per ounce Per lb Per item such as a bunch of bananas or bag of candy bars Formula: Price Per Unit = Price of item divided by # of units

Find the unit price of a 32 oz bottle of household cleaner and then decide which is the best purchase based on the unit price per ounce. Size 8 oz 12 oz 16 oz 32 oz Price $1. 99 $2. 99 $3. 49 $6. 29 Unit Price 24. 875 ¢/oz 24. 917 ¢/oz 21. 813 ¢/oz 19. 656 ¢/oz Based on unit price alone the 32 -oz size is the best buy. The unit price for the 32 -oz size is given by

Place value Compare Decimals 1. 125678 1. 124987 1. 125678 > 1. 124987