To find the unit price per pound, we first need to convert the 12-ounce box into pounds. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, we can calculate:
12 ounces / 16 = 0.75 pounds
Next, we divide the cost of the cereal by the weight in pounds to find the unit price per pound:
$1.79 / 0.75 pounds = $2.39 per pound
Therefore, the unit price per pound for the cereal is $2.39.
Kay bought a 12-ounce box of cereal for $1.79. What was the unit price
per pound?
1 answer