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Kaj bought three pounds of strawberries for $7.20. What is the price, in dollars per ounce of strawberries?

1 pound=16 ounces
Before you try that problem, answer the question below.
How many ounces of strawberries did Kaj buy?

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Three pounds of strawberries is equal to 3 x 16 = 48 ounces of strawberries.

So, the price per ounce of strawberries is $7.20 / 48 ounces = $0.15 per ounce.

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