Question

An item that weighs 2.3 lbs costs $14.96 calculate the price per pound . Then calculate the price per ounce

Answer 1

Pounds:$6.50...Ounces:$0.40

Explanation:

Take 14.96 and divide it by 2.3 and it equals 6.50

There are 16 ounces in a pound, so take your 6.50 and divide it by 16 to get 40 cents.

Answer 2

The price per pound is around $6.50. The price per ounce is $0.41.