IM 6.2.8 Lesson: How Much for One?
Find the quotient mentally.
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Eight avocados cost $4.
How much do 16 avocados cost? Explain your reasoning.
How much do 20 avocados cost? Explain your reasoning.
How much do 9 avocados cost? Explain your reasoning.
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Twelve large bottles of water cost $9.
How many bottles can you buy for $3? Explain your reasoning.
What is the cost per bottle of water? Explain your reasoning.
How much would 7 bottles of water cost? Explain your reasoning.
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A 10-pound sack of flour costs $8.
How much does 40 pounds of flour cost? Explain your reasoning.
What is the cost per pound of flour? Explain your reasoning.
It is commonly thought that buying larger packages or containers, sometimes called buying in bulk, is a great way to save money. For example, a 6-pack of soda might cost $3 while a 12-pack of the same brand costs $5. Find 3 different cases where it is not true that buying in bulk saves money. You may use the internet or go to a local grocery store and take photographs of the cases you find. Make sure the products are the same brand. For each example that you find, give the quantity or size of each, and describe how you know that the larger size is not a better deal.
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Four bags of chips cost $6.
What is the cost per bag?
At this rate, how much will 7 bags of chips cost?
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At a used book sale, 5 books cost $15.
What is the cost per book?
At this rate, how many books can you buy for $21?
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Neon bracelets cost $1 for 4.
What is the cost per bracelet?
At this rate, how much will 11 neon bracelets cost?