Question

what is the unit rate for a 36oz of cornflakes costs $5.79

Answer 1

your looking for how many cents per oz.
So you just divide to find the per oz.
5.79/36=0.16 cents per oz.

Answer 2

To find the unit rate, you divide the cost ($5.79) by the weight (36oz)
$5.79/36= 0.16 (rounded)
Therefore, the unit rate is $0.16 per ounce.
Hope this helps:)