Question

How much is 24 ounces of spread if it is $6.40 per pound?

Answer 1

A pound = 16oz
Half a pound = 8oz

16 + 8 = 24
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1lb 1/2lb 1 1/2 lbs


6.40/2 = 3.20
6.40 + 3.20 = 9.60

Your answer is 9.60

Answer 2

Since a ounce = pound is 16=1 so convert 24 ounces into pounds which is 1.5 pounds so multiply 6×4 by 1×5 and get $9.6 dollars for 24 ounces of the spread.