Question

Estimate the unit rate if 12 pairs of socks sell for $ 5.79

Answer 1

1 pair of sock sells for $0.4825
2.07253886 socks sell for $1

Answer 2

12 pairs of socks sells for $5.79

Divide both numbers by 12, you get:
1 pair of sock sells for $0.4825

12 pairs of socks sells for $5.79.

Divide both sides by 5.79, you get:
2.07253886 socks sell for $1