Question

please explain : Flour cost $.12 per ounce. If a bag of flour is 3 pounds, how much does it cost ? (1pound=16 ounces)

Answer 1

Ok, first you multiply 0.12 x 16 which equals 1.92 and multiply that by 3 which equals $5.76.

Answer 2

First multiply the 3 pounds times the 16 ounces because each pound has 16 oz.Then multiply that to $.12.Your answer will be $5.76