To find the unit rate for [tex]$\$[/tex]9.60[tex]$ for 4 pounds, follow these steps:
1. Understand the Problem:
We are given the total cost of $[/tex]\[tex]$9.60$[/tex] for a total weight of 4 pounds. The goal is to determine the cost per pound, which is the unit rate.
2. Set Up the Calculation:
The unit rate can be found by dividing the total cost by the total weight. Mathematically, it's represented as:
[tex]\[
\text{Unit Rate} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Total Weight}}
\][/tex]
3. Perform the Division:
Substitute the given values into the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Unit Rate} = \frac{9.60}{4}
\][/tex]
4. Simplify the Division:
Compute the division:
[tex]\[
\frac{9.60}{4} = 2.40
\][/tex]
5. Interpret the Result:
The unit rate is [tex]$\$[/tex]2.40[tex]$ per pound.
Hence, the cost per pound is $[/tex]\[tex]$2.40$[/tex].
