If a 23-ounce box of cereal costs $2.89, what should a 30/ounce box cost?

IanR asked Jan 21, 2022

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IanR asked Jan 21, 2022

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Answer:

$3.77

Explanation:

We can find the unit cost in dollars per ounce.

$2.89 / 23 oz = $0.1256/oz

Now we multiply the unit cost by 30 oz.

$0.1256/oz * 30 oz = $3.76956

Answer: $3.77

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