144 calories in a 6 ounce container find the unit rate

Answer: 24 calories per ounce

Step-by-step explanation: This is a fraction equal to

144 calories : 6 ounces

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,

so we divide top and bottom by 6

144 calories : 6

6 ounces : 6

=

24 calories

1 ounce

=

24 calories

ounce

= 24 calories per ounce