Question

A product costs $29.75 for 5 pounds. How much does it cost per ounce? (1 pound = 16 ounces)

Answer 1

The product costs $0.37 per ounce.

Explanation:

$29.75 for 5 pounds = x for 1 pound (Cross-Multiply)

5x/5 = $29.75/5

x = $5.95 per pound

$5.95 per pound/16 ounces = $0.37

$0.37 per ounce!

Answer 2

$0.371875 does it cost per ounce.

Explanation:

Use conversion:

1 pound = 16 ounces.

As per the statement:

A product costs $29.75 for 5 pounds.

In 5 pounds = product cost $ 29.75

then;

In 1 pound =
`\$(29.75)/(5)`

Using conversion we have;

In 16 ounces =
`\$(29.75)/(5)`

then;

in 1 ounces =
`\$(29.75)/(80) = \$0.371875`

Therefore, $0.371875 does it cost per ounce.