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Ganjina buys 5 pounds of turkey for $21.25. How much does she pay per ounce? * 1 pound = 16 ounces

Ganjina buys 5 pounds of turkey for $21.25. How much does she pay per ounce? * 1 pound-example-1
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To find the answer to this question, we need to convert 5 pounds into ounces:


5lb\cdot(16ounce)/(1lb)=80\text{ounces}

Then, we need to divide the total price by the total ounces:


(21.25)/(80)=0.265\approx0.27

Then, Ganjina pays $0.27 per ounce or 27 cents per ounce.

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