Question

The cost of two pounds of cherries is

$8.58. What is the unit rate that describes the
cost per pound of cherries?

Answer 1

$4.29 per pound

Explanation:

(8.58 dollars)/(2 pounds) = ((8.58/2) dollars)/pound =4.29 dollars/pound

Answer 2

since you have 2 pounds, and spend $8.58 total, divide the amount you spent, but how many pounds you bought to get the unit rate which is $4.29

Explanation: