Question

Compare the rates to find which is the better value.
44 pencils for ​$8 or 36 pencils for ​$5
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Part 1
The unit rate for 44 pencils for ​$8 is
  
enter your response here pencils per​ $1. The unit rate for 36 pencils for ​$5 is
  
enter your response here pencils per​ $1. So,
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44 pencils for $8
36 pencils for $5
is the better value.
​(Type whole numbers or​ decimals.)

Answer 1

The unit rate for 44 pencils for $8 is 44 ÷ 8 = 5.5 pencils per $1.
The unit rate for 36 pencils for $5 is 36 ÷ 5 = 7.2 pencils per $1.
So, 36 pencils for $5 is the better value.