document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=159482>Question 159482</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592009425/algebrahomeworkh></A><BR>\n" );
document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> find the unit rate\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "$2/5 lbs </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "$2/5 lbs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "basically says, Two dollars per 5 pounds.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "What the problem is asking, is how much is it for 1 pound.  To find out, simply divide the $2.00 by 5:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2/5 = $0.40/lb<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Or, 40 cents per pound </SPAN>\n" );
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