Question

Find the unit rate of 8 teaspoon for 4 cups.

Answer 1

There are two possible unit rates. You find a unit rate by dividing.

(8 teaspoons) / (4 cups) = 2 teaspoons per cup

(4 cups) / (8 teaspoons) = 1/2 cup per teaspoon

Answer 2

2 teaspoons for 1 cup

Explanation:

8 divided by 4 is 2

4 divided by 4 is 1