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Taylor buys 5 ounces of tea leaves for 2.35 .A this rate ,how much money does she need to buy 12 ounces of tea leaves

Taylor buys 5 ounces of tea leaves for 2.35 .A this rate ,how much money does she-example-1
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Answer:

$5.64

Explanation:

To solve this, I'd first find the cost of 1 ounce, then scale it up to 12. So since it's $2.35 for 5 oz, you just need to divide the two numbers.

2.35/5 = 0.47

So it costs 47 cents per ounce, which you want 12 of.

0.47 x 12 = 5.64 for 12 ounces.

I hope this helps!

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