Market Deals Rate Worksheet
Grade 6 Math • Unit Rates
Market Deals Rate Worksheet
Name: __________________________
Date: ______________
Quick Tip: Finding a Unit Rate
A unit rate tells you the amount for 1 unit. Divide the first quantity by the second quantity.
Example:
$6.00 for 12 apples → \( 6.00 \div 12 = \) $0.50 per apple
PART 1
Find the Unit Rate
— Calculate the amount per 1 unit. Show your work in the box.
1. Road Trip
A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. How many miles does it travel per hour?
Unit Rate: ________________________
2. Juice Boxes
A 6-pack of juice boxes costs $4.50. What is the cost per juice box?
Unit Rate: ________________________
3. Typing Speed
Maya types 180 words in 3 minutes. How many words does she type per minute?
Unit Rate: ________________________
4. Bulk Apples
A 5-pound bag of apples costs $6.25. What is the price per pound?
Unit Rate: ________________________
PART 2
Unit Rates from Tables
— Use any row in the table to find the unit rate.
5. Bakery Muffins
| Muffins |
Total Cost |
| 2 |
$5.00 |
| 4 |
$10.00 |
| 6 |
$15.00 |
What is the cost per muffin?
Cost per muffin: __________________
6. Reading Marathon
| Hours |
Pages Read |
| 3 |
105 |
| 5 |
175 |
| 8 |
280 |
How many pages are read per hour?
Pages per hour: __________________
PART 3
Compare Rates: Better Value Showdown
Name: ______________________
Find the unit price for Option A and Option B. Circle or write which option is the better value (lower price per unit) and explain why.
7. Cereal Boxes Compare price per ounce
Option A: 12 oz box for $3.60
Unit Price: ______________
Option B: 18 oz box for $4.50
Unit Price: ______________
Better Value: ______________
Why: __________________________________________________
8. Sparkling Water Compare price per can
Option A: 12 cans for $6.60
Unit Price: ______________
Option B: 8 cans for $4.80
Unit Price: ______________
Better Value: ______________
Why: __________________________________________________
9. Dog Food Compare price per pound
Option A: 10 lb bag for $14.50
Unit Price: ______________
Option B: 15 lb bag for $21.00
Unit Price: ______________
Better Value: ______________
Why: __________________________________________________
CHALLENGE
10. Pizza Party Deal
A pizzeria offers 2 large pizzas for $25.00, or a Party Pack of 5 large pizzas for $60.00.
a) Find the unit price per pizza for each deal. b) How much money do you save per pizza with the better deal?
2-Pizza Unit Price: ____________
5-Pizza Unit Price: ____________
Savings per pizza: ____________