Question

138 trash bags cost 16.50 what is the cost of one bag- using unit rate

Answer 1

0.12 per bag.

Explanation:

`\frac{\text{price}}{\text{bag}}=(16.50)/(138)= (16.50/138)/(138/138)=(0.119565...)/(1)`

Each bag should cost 12 cents.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

12 cents

Explanation:

16.50 / 138 = 0.119 or 12 cents