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A 3-pound bag of white rice costs $18.24. What is the price per ounce?​

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Answer: $0.38

Explanation:

p=pounds. o=ounce

3p=18.24

p=6.08

p=16o

16o=6.08

o=$0.38

User Omroy
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.38¢
16 oz in a pound times 3 is 48
18.24 divided by 48 is .38
User Bryna
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