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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic C. Number Computation

Indicator 3. Analyze ratios, proportions, or percents

Objective b. Determine and use rates, unit rates, and percents as ratios in the context of a problem

Assessment limit: Use whole numbers (0-1000)

Student Produced Response (SPR) Item

Sheila buys tee shirts for the soccer team. The cost is $133.00 for 14 tee shirts.

What is the unit rate, in dollars, for the cost of the tee shirts?

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Correct Answer:
9.5, 9.50, or equivalent