Question

An 8 pound bag of oranges cost $5.00. Calculate the unit rate showing pounds of oranges per dollar and the unit rate showing dollars per pound of oranges.

Answer 1

Answer: 1.6 pounds per dollar and $0.625 per pound

Step-by-step explanation:

Pounds of oranges per dollar = 8 pounds / $5.00 = 1.6 pounds per dollar

Dollars per pound of oranges = $5.00 / 8 pounds = $0.625 per pound

Answer 2

Explanation:

Pounds per dollar is 5/8 or .625 so the cost would be $.625 per pound