Question

Nina pays $32.67 to mail a package. It costs $0.45 per ounce to mail the package. How much does Nina’s package weigh?

Answer 1

72.6 ounces

Explanation:

y = total cost

x = number of ounces the package weighs.

y = .42x

32.67 = .45x Divide both sides by .45

72.6

Answer 2

72.6 ounces should be correct. Divide 32.67 by 0.45