Question

Maggie bought 52 ounces of swordfish selling for $6.92 per pound. What was her total cost?

Answer 1

52/16=3.25
6.92*3.25=$22.49

Answer 2

Maggie’s total cost was $22.49.

Explanation:

Weight conversion from ounces to pounds: 16 ounces = 1 pound; therefore, 52 ounces of swordfish = 52 ÷ 16 = 3.25 pounds.

We were informed that 1 pound of swordfish cost $6.92; therefore, 3.25 pounds of swordfish would cost Maggie = $6.92 × 3.25 = $22.49.