donovan bought 5 1/2 pounds of flour for $ 8.25. How much did the flour cost per pound? Give your answer in the correct dollar form.

• choixongdong: unit price per pound =  $ 8.25 / 5.5 = $1.50
  
  answer
  the flour cost $ 1.50 per pound 
• altavistard: We want the unit rate:  cost of flour per pound.
  
  $8.25
  --------- = $1.50/lb
  5.5 lb