Find the unit rate.
30 newspapers in 2 piles
=
newspapers per pile

Answer:
15 newspapers
Step-by-step explanation:
30 newspapers spread over 2 piles is 30/2 = 15 newspapers
The question doesn't say spread but in language if it doesn't separate we can say the group word spread as it is most likely to be a group total of 30 spread over 2 piles.