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A 24-ounce box of cornflakes costs $3.12. What is the unit rate?

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Answer:

0.13

Explanation:

You need to take the prices and divide by the number of ounces

3.12 dollars/ 24 ounces

Therefore the answer is 0.13 per ounce

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User Windsinger
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Answer:

$0.13 per ounce

Explanation:

To find the unit rate, we have to divide the total cost by the number of ounces.


  • (3.12 dollars)/(24 ounces)
  • 0.13 dollars/ounce or $0.13 per ounce
User Raul Vejar
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