Q. 5 pounds of kitty litter cost $4.00. What is the price per ounce?$_____
Convert pounds to ounces: First, we need to determine how many ounces are in 5 pounds.There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.So, 5 pounds is equal to 5×16 ounces.5×16=80 ounces.
Calculate price per ounce: Next, we have the total cost for 80 ounces, which is $4.00. To find the price per ounce, we divide the total cost by the number of ounces. Price per ounce = Total cost / Number of ounces Price per ounce = $4.00/80 ounces
Perform division: Now, we perform the division to find the price per ounce.$4.00/80=$0.05 per ounce.
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