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A 3-pound bag of sugar costs $9.12. What is the price per ounce
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A 3-pound bag of sugar costs $9.12. What is the price per ounce

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Answer:

$0.19

Explanation:

1 pound = 16 ounces

So 3 pound = 48 ounces.

Write a proportion:

$9.12 / 48 oz = x / 1 oz

Solve:

x = $0.19

The price per ounce is $0.19.

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