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Jackson bought 3 pounds of candy for $9.60.

What was the price of this candy in cents per ounce?

User Daltron
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Answer: 20 cents per ounce
Explanation: There are 48oz in 3 pounds. $9.60/48 =0.2
0.2= 20 cents
User John D McCalpin
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Answer:

The price of candies in cents per ounce is 20 cents per ounce.

Explanation:

960 cents/(48 oz) = 20 cents/oz

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