Question

QUICK 100 Points, What is the standard portion cost for a 1-ounce portion of parmesan cheese purchased a pound for $14.60 per pound? (There are 16 ounces in a pound.)

$0.53
$0.68
$0.91
$1.02

Answer 1

$0.91

Explanation:

Given:

• 1 pound = 16 ounces
• $14.60 = 1 lb Parmesan cheese

If one pound of Parmesan cheese costs $14.60, to find the cost of a one-ounce portion, simply divide the cost of one pound by 16:

`\implies \textsf{1 ounce portion}=(\$14.60)/(16)=\$0.9125=\$0.91\;\sf (nearest \; cent)`

Therefore, the standard portion cost for a one-ounce portion of Parmesan cheese is $0.91 (nearest cent).