Question

There are 36 jolly ranchers in an 18 ounce bag that costs $1.08. Find the cost per ounce

Answer 1

36 jolly ranchers weighs 18 ounces and the cost is $1.08. The cost per ounce can be calculated below

`\begin{gathered} 18\text{ ounces=\$1.08} \\ \text{1 ounce = ?} \\ \text{cross multiply} \\ \cos t\text{ per ounce=}(1.08)/(18) \\ \cos t\text{ per ounce=\$}0.06 \end{gathered}`