SOLUTION: find the unit rate $2/5 lbs

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: find the unit rate
$2/5 lbs This question is from textbook

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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$2/5 lbs
basically says, Two dollars per 5 pounds.
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What the problem is asking, is how much is it for 1 pound. To find out, simply divide the $2.00 by 5:
2/5 = $0.40/lb
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Or, 40 cents per pound