Question

Miss Lawrence buys 8 ounces of smoked salmon at $17.98 per pound. How much money does Miss Lawrence spend on the smoked salmon?

16 ounces=1 pound

Answer 1

$8.99

Explanation:

8 ounces is 8/16 = 1/2 pound. That much smoked salmon will cost Miss Lawrence ...

(1/2 lb)($17.98/lb) = $8.99

Miss Lawrence spends $8.99 on smoked salmon.