Lesson 3.23.2 Small Group · Group 1
Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea
Learning target With my small group, I can find a unit rate to compare prices and decide the better buy — one step at a time, with support.
Remember3.2 Small Group · Group 1
To find a unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. The unit rate is the amount for 1. A unit rate tells the amount for just 1 of something, like the cost for 1 game.
Words: Rates and Unit Rates (Tasas y tasas unitarias)Rate (Tasa)Unit Rate (Tasa unitaria)Per (Por)Ratio (Razón)
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1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A booth charges $6 for 3 games. What is the cost for 1 game, in dollars?
Show your workHint Divide both rows by 3: $6 ÷ 3.
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2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A booth charges $7 for 4 games. What is the cost for 1 game?
Show your workHint Divide the cost by the number of games.
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3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A hose fills 48 liters of water in 6 minutes. How many liters does it fill per minute?
Show your workHint Per minute means for 1 minute. Divide the liters by the minutes.
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4Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Store A sells 3 pounds of apples for $4.50. Store B sells 4 pounds for $5.60. How much less does 1 pound cost at the cheaper store?
Show your workHint Find the price of 1 pound at each store. Then subtract.
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Explain your thinkingBooth A costs less in all. Why can Booth B still be the better buy? Use the unit prices.
Sentence starter To find the unit price, I divide ___ by ___. · Booth ___ is the better buy because ___.