Question

A 5-ounce bottle of glue costs $2.85. What is the unit price?

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, set up an equation: $2.85/5 oz.

Next, divide both the numerator and denominator by 5. NOTE: do them one at a time.

2.85/5=$0.57

5/5=1

So, the unit rate is $0.57/oz.

Answer 2

$0.57 per ounce

Explanation:

2.85/5 = 0.57