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There are two unit rates for every rate, true or false?

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it should be true. Let me know if I'm incorrect.

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Answer:

True

Explanation:

A rate is a special ratio in which the two terms are in different units. For example, if a 12-ounce can of corn costs 69¢, the rate is 69¢ for 12 ounces. This is not a ratio of two like units, such as shirts. This is a ratio of two unlike units: cents and ounces

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