Q. A 3-pound bag of corn costs $4.80. What is the price per ounce?$_____
Convert pounds to ounces: First, we need to know how many ounces are in 3 pounds. There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.So, 3 pounds is 3×16 ounces.
Calculate total ounces: Now, let's do the math: 3×16=48 ounces.
Find cost per ounce: Next, we divide the total cost by the total number of ounces to find the cost per ounce.$4.80 divided by 48 ounces.
Find cost per ounce: Next, we divide the total cost by the total number of ounces to find the cost per ounce.$4.80 divided by 48 ounces.So, $4.80/48=$0.10 per ounce.
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