What is the rate and unit rate of $7.96 for 5 pounds?
1 Answer
So $1 is approximately £0.628
So £1 is exactly $1.592
Explanation:
It all depends on the basis of comparison. That is; which of the two you wish to make the unit ( 1 of )
Express as a ratio but in fractional form.
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To compare such that you know how many pounds you get for 1 dollar. (the dollar is used as the unit rate)
Change the dollar so that it becomes 1.
So $1 is approximately £0.628
The unit rate £0.628 to 3 decimal places
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To compare such that you know how many dollars you get for 1 pound stirling. (the pound is used as the unit rate)
So £1 is exactly $1.592
The unit rate is $1.592 exactly