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Sally paid $6.50 for 2 ounces of cinnamon. If there are 16

ounces in 1 pound, how much does cinnamon cost per
pound?

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4 votes

Answer:

52 dollars per pound

Explanation:

We can write a ratio to solve

6.50 dollars x dollars

------------------- = ------------------

2 ounces 16 ounces

Using cross products

6.50 * 16 = 2x

Divide each side by 2

6.50 *16/2 = x

52 =x

User FraXis
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Answer:

52 dollars.

Explanation:

2 ounces = 6.50

÷2 ÷2

1 ounce = 3.25

3.25 x 16 = 52 dollars.

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