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Caffeine Castle buys bulk coffee to sell. The cost of 5 pounds of imported coffee is $60. What is the unit rate in cost per pound?

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Hey there! :) The answer to your question is $12 per pound. To find a unit rate you divide $60/5= $12. To double-check, 1 pound is $12, 2 pounds is $24, 3 pounds is $36, 4 pounds is $48, and lastly 5 pounds is $60. I hope you have a great day, and keep smiling! :D Also hoped I helped! ;)
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