15 dollars for 9 books

Question

express each phrase as a unit rate. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary. 

 

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Answer 1

To get the cost of 1 book, divide the total cost by the number of books.

 

(15 dollar)/(9 books) = 15/9 dollars per book ≅ 1.67 dollars per book = $1.67 per book