Question

How many ounces of coffee can be bought for $17.99. If 2 pounds cost $32.98?

Answer 1

Answer: 17.46 oz

Explanation:

Since we are looking for how much coffee we can buy, we can set up a proportion to solve. First, we have to convert the 2 pounds to ounces because that is the unit the question is asking for.

`2lbs*(16oz)/(1lbs) =32 oz`

Now that we have the ounces, we can set up the proportion.

`(32.98)/(32oz) =(17.99)/(x)`

We can cross multiply to find x.

`32.98x=17.99*32`

`32.98x=575.68`

`x=17.46oz`