Q. 2 pounds of topsoil cost $5.12. What is the price per ounce?$____
Convert to ounces: Step 1: Convert pounds to ounces since 1 pound equals 16 ounces. Calculate the total ounces for 2 pounds.2 pounds ×16 ounces/pound = 32 ounces.
Calculate price per ounce: Step 2: Calculate the price per ounce by dividing the total cost by the total number of ounces.$5.12÷32 ounces=$0.16 per ounce.
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