Question

Benjamin bought a 3- pound bag of flour for 6.95. What is the unit price per ounce of flour? (1 pound =16 ounces)

Answer 1

$0.145/ounce

Explanation:

Find the unit price by dividing $6.95 by 3 pounds and then multiplying the result by (1 pound)/(16 oz):

$6.95 * 1 pound

------------------------------- = $0.145/ounce

(3 pounds) * (16 oz)