Question

Sally paid $2.40 for 4 ounces of cinnamon. If there are 16 ounces in 1 pound, how much does cinnamon cost per pound

Answer 1

$9.60 per pound

Explanation:

- 4 ounces = 2.40 each

- 2.40 x 4 (4 because 4x4 is 16 and there are 16 ounces in a pound)

= $9.60

Answer 2

$12.80 per pound

Explanation:

Since there are 16 ounces in 1 pound, we multiply $0.80 by 16 ounces to find how much cinnamon costs per pound. The answer is $12.80.

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