A deli sells ham for $2.98 per half pound. Kyle incorrectly says that the unit rate is $1.49 per pound. Explain Kyle's mistake and determine the correct price per pound. Show your work.

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Kolten Townsend

11 November, 23:30

A deli sells ham for $2.98 per half pound. Kyle incorrectly says that the unit rate is $1.49 per pound. Explain Kyle's mistake and determine the correct price per pound. Show your work.

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Elaina · Answer 1

The correct answer per pound is $1.49 per pound. Kyle is correct because dividing 2.98/2 = 1.49 or multiplying Kyle's answer by 2 will give you the correct amount!