Question

A candlestick contains 5 pounds of silver. suppose silver is worth $15 per ounce. how much would the silver in the candlestick be worth?

Answer 1

1 pound = 16 ounces

5 pound = 16 x 5 = 80

Cost per ounce = 15

Cost of 80 ounces = 15 x 80 = 1200

Option D is the correct answer

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Answer 2

I think it would be $1,200 worth bc there is 80 ounces in 5 pounds so if you multiply the 80 ounces by the $15 that each ounce is worth u get $1,200