Answer:
= 3.9 candy per pound
Explanation:
This is a fraction equal to
7.8 candy ÷ 2 pounds
We want a unit rate where
1 is in the denominator,
so we divide top and bottom by 2
7.8 candy ÷ 2
________
2 pounds ÷ 2
=
3.9 candy
_______
1 pound
=
3.9 candy
_______
pound
= 3.9 candy per pound