Question

Boubacar bought three pounds of strawberries for $19.20. What is the price, in dollars per ounce of strawberries? 1 pound = 16 ounces Before you try that problem, answer the question below. How many ounces of strawberries did Boubacar buy? 48 What is the price of strawberries in dollars per ounce?

Answer 1

Explanation:

three pounds * 16 ounces / pound = 48 ounces purchased

$19.20 / 48 ounces = $ . 40 per ounce ( 40 cents per ounce)