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At a deli counter 1.75 lbs of ham cost $8.75, how much does 1pound cost?

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Answer:

$5

Step-by-step explanation:

1.75 lbs of ham cost $8.75

To determine the cost of 1 pound, we find the unit rate.


\begin{gathered} \text{Unit Rate=}\frac{\$8.75}{1.75\text{lbs}} \\ =\$5\text{ per lbs} \end{gathered}

The cost of 1 pound of ham is $5.

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