Question

Say you buy halibut at $19 per pound . One portion of seared halibut requires 6 ounces of halibut . How much does the halibut for one portion cost ? Round to the nearest cent .

Answer 1

$7.13

Explanation:

Given data

Cost of halibut per pound= $19

Let us convert pound to ounces first

1 pound = 16 ounces

Hence 16 ounces will cost $19

6 ounces will cost x

cross multiply we have

x= 19*6/16

x=114/16

x=$7.13

Hence 6 ounces will cost $7.13