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You buy shrimp at the market.

The shrimp cost $34.99 for two 2.5-pound bags.

What is the unit rate of the shrimp in dollars per pound?
Find the unit rate to the nearest dollar.
Options: $30 per pound $0.14 per pound $7 per pound $14 per pound

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User Darnelle
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Two 2.5 pound bags = 5 pounds for $34.99
34.99/5 pounds = 6.998 or $7/pound
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User Kgrittn
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