a deli sells a sandwich spread for $6.40 per pound. How much do you have to pay with 24 ounces of the spread? I want to know the rate and the unit rate. Please
1 lb = 16 oz
The rate per lb is just 6.40 / lb
Unit rate per oz = 6.40 / 16 = .40 per oz
24 oz cost 24 * .40 = 9.60