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Michael split
pounds of candy among 8 people.
What is the unit rate in pounds per person?
Write your answer in simplest form.

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Answer:

1/8

Explanation:

The question is incomplete, here is the complete question

Michael split 3/4

pounds of candy among 8 people.

What is the unit rate in pounds per person?

Write your answer in simplest form

SOLUTION:

Micheal splits 3/4 candy among 8 people

Therefore the unit rate per pounds per person can be calculated as follows

= 3/4 ÷ 8

= 3/4 × 1/8

= 3/24

= 1/8

Hence the unit per pound per person is 1/8

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