Question

Calculate the unit rate for an 8-ounce bag and a 12-ounce bag.

A) a) $2 per ounce, b) $1.50 per ounce.
B) a) $1.50 per ounce, b) $2 per ounce.
C) a) $4 per ounce, b) $3 per ounce.
D) a) $3 per ounce, b) $4 per ounce.

Answer 1

The unit rate for an 8-ounce bag at $16 is $2 per ounce and for a 12-ounce bag at $18 is $1.50 per ounce, making the answer B) a) $2 per ounce, b) $1.50 per ounce.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the unit rate for an 8-ounce bag and a 12-ounce bag, we need to divide the total cost of each bag by its weight in ounces. Suppose the 8-ounce bag costs $16 and the 12-ounce bag costs $18. The unit rates are calculated as follows:

• 8-ounce bag: $16 ÷ 8 ounces = $2 per ounce
• 12-ounce bag: $18 ÷ 12 ounces = $1.50 per ounce

Therefore, the correct answer is B) a) $2 per ounce, b) $1.50 per ounce.