Q. A 2-pound bag of white rice costs $12.48. What is the price per ounce?$_____
Convert to ounces: Convert the weight from pounds to ounces.There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. Therefore, a 2-pound bag of rice is equivalent to 2 pounds ×16 ounces/pound.Calculation: 2×16=32 ounces
Calculate price per ounce: Calculate the price per ounce.To find the price per ounce, divide the total price by the number of ounces.Calculation: $12.48/32 ounces
Perform division: Perform the division to find the price per ounce.Calculation: $12.48/32=$0.39 per ounce
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