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A 16-ounce package of frozen vegetables costs $2.10. How much would you expect a 12-ounce package to cost?

User Ephtron
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Hello.

The answer is $1.57

You would have to divide 2.10 by half to get 1.57.

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User Strongjz
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Hi!

We need to find the cost per ounce.
2.10/16 = 0.13125

It costs 0.13125 per ounce.

Now find the cost of 12 ounces.
12 * 0.13125 = $1.58

The answer is $1.58

Hope this helps! :)
-Peredhel
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