Chapter 6, Problem 9MCQ

To determine

To find: the which of the given is having same unit rate as $5\$$ per $2$ pounds.

Answer to Problem 9MCQ

Option A has unit rate as $5\$$ per $2$ pounds.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Consider $5\$$ per $2$ pounds.

Calculation:

A $20\$$ for $8\text{lb}$

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{20}{8}\\ =\frac{5}{2}\$/lb\end{array}$

B $16\$$ for $\text{6lb}$

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{16}{6}\\ =\frac{8}{3}\$/lb\end{array}$

C $24\$$ for $8\text{lb}$

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{24}{8}\\ =3\$/lb\end{array}$

D $12\$$ for $\text{4lb}$

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{12}{4}\\ =3\$/lb\end{array}$

Hence, option A has unit rate as $5\$$ per $2$ pounds.