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Write the unit rate for each situation.
1. travel 250 miles in 5 hours

2. earn 73.20 in 8 hours

3. read 80 pages in 2 hours

Find each unit price. Then determine the better buy. Please explain thoroughly and show all steps.

1. paper : 100 sheets for $0.99
500 sheets for $ 4.29

2. peanuts: 1 pound for $ 1.29
12 ounces for $0.95

3. crackers : 15 ounces for $ 1.79
12 ounces for $ 1.49

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Hi,

To get the unit rte, simply divide the given terms:
1. 250/5 = 50miles/hr
2. 73.20/8 = $9.15/hr
3. 80/2 = 40pages/hr

To get the ...

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