Q. An 8-pound bag of pears costs $29.44. What is the price per ounce?$_____
Determine Total Ounces: First, we need to determine the total number of ounces in an 8-pound bag since the price is given per pound and we want to find the price per ounce.We know that there are 16 ounces in 1 pound.So, the total number of ounces in 8 pounds is 8 pounds ∗16 ounces/pound.
Calculate Total Ounces: Now, let's calculate the total number of ounces in 8 pounds.8×16=128 ounces.
Find Price per Ounce: Next, we need to divide the total cost of the bag by the total number of ounces to find the price per ounce.The total cost of the bag is $29.44, and we have 128 ounces.So, the price per ounce is $29.44/128 ounces.
Perform Division: Let's perform the division to find the price per ounce.$29.44/128=$0.23 per ounce.
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