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Miss Lawrence buys 8 ounces of smoked salmon at $17.98 per pound. How much money does Miss Lawrence spend on the smoked salmon? 16 ounces= 1 pound
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Miss Lawrence buys 8 ounces of smoked salmon at $17.98 per pound. How much money does Miss Lawrence spend on the smoked salmon?

16 ounces= 1 pound

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The answer is 8.99$

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So if 16 ounces is one pound, 8 ounces is half a pound, If you buy a half pound at $17.98 per pound you multiply 17.98 by .5

So your answer is $8.99
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