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Mrs.Jacobsen purchased a 5-pound package of ground beef for $12.40. She decided to use 8 ounces each day for dinner recipes. What was the cost of ground beef per meal?

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1 lb. = 16 oz
5 lb. = 80 oz

80/8 = 10 meals

12.40/10 = 1.24 per 8oz
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