Question

The following table shows the relation betwen chocolate chips in pounds and the cost in dollars. Find the unit rate.

• A. 6 dollars
• B. 5 dollars
• C. 4 dollars
• D. 3 dollars

Answer 1

The correct option is D 3 dollars

$\text{Unit rate}=\frac{Rise}{Run}$

$=\frac{45-18}{15-6}$

$=\frac{27}{9}$

$=3$

Hence, cost of 1 pound of chocolate chips is 3 dollars.