Question

A box of a granola contains 16.8 ounces . It cost $5.19 . What is the cost , to the nearest cent , of the granola per ounce ? A . $0.12 B . $0.31 C . $3.24

Answer 1

The cost per unit ounce is obtained by computing the quotient:

`c=(C)/(N).`

Where:

• c is the cost per unit ounce,

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• C is the cost,

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• N is the number of ounces that you get for C.

In this problem we have:

• C = $5.19,

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• N = 16.8 ounces.

Computing the quotient, we get:

`c=(5.19)/(16.8)\cong0.31`

dollars per ounce.

Answer: B. $0.31