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What is the unit rate of 14lb for $2.99

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The unit rate is $0.2136

Step-by-step explanation

We are told that 14 lb costs $2.99​, we are then told to calculate the unit rate, that is, the price of 1 lb.

Let the unit price or the price of 1 lb be x.

14 lb = 2.99 dollars

1 lb = x dollars

We can write a mathematical expression by cross multiplying

14 × x = 1 × 2.99

14x = 2.99

Divide both sides by 14

(14x/14) = (2.99/14)

x = 0.2136 dollars

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