Store A advertises a sale for 3 loaves of bread for $5.94. Explain how to use an equivalent rate to find the unit price of the bread at Store A.

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To find the unit price of the bread at Store A using an equivalent rate, you can follow these steps:

  1. Identify the total cost and quantity: Store A is selling 3 loaves of bread for $5.94.

  2. Set up the unit price calculation: The unit price is the cost per individual loaf of bread. To find the unit price, you need to divide the total cost by the number of loaves:

    \[ \text{Unit price} = \frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Number of loaves}} = \frac{5.94}{3} \]

  3. Perform the division: Now, calculate \( 5.94 \div 3 \):

    \[ 5.94 \div 3 = 1.98 \]

  4. Conclusion: The unit price of the bread at Store A is $1.98 per loaf.

By using an equivalent rate, you have successfully determined how much one loaf of bread costs when buying in the quantity advertised.