Question

A package of sliced cheese weighs 2 1/4 pounds and costs $18. If 3 slices weigh a total of 2 ounces, how much do the 3 slices cost?

Answer 1

To find the cost of 3 slices of cheese, use the given information about the cost per ounce and the weight of the slices. Calculate the cost of the first 3 ounces and any additional ounces if applicable.The total cost of the 3 slices of cheese is $1.95.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the cost of the 3 slices of cheese, we first need to find out the cost per ounce of the package. Given that 3 slices weigh 2 ounces, we can calculate the total cost of the package by using the information that the first 3 ounces cost $1.95 and each additional ounce is $0.17.

So, the cost of the first 3 ounces is $1.95. Then, we multiply the number of additional ounces (2-3 = -1) by $0.17 to find the cost of the additional ounces. In this case, there are no additional ounces, so the cost is $0.

Therefore, the total cost of the 3 slices of cheese is $1.95 + $0 = $1.95.

Answer 2

10 slices will cost 10 dollars