Question

A package of 6 pencils costs $3. The cost per pencil is $.

Answer 1

Each pencil is 0.5 cents because 3 divided by 6 is 0.5

Answer 2

Each pencil costs 50 cents

Explanation:

Step 1: Determine the price per unit

(Price of Items) / (Amount of items)

($3) / (6)

$0.5

Answer: Each pencil costs 50 cents