A 1 1/2-pound piece of turkey costs $7.98. A 6-ounce package of the

same sliced turkey costs $2.49. What is the difference in price per
3-ounce serving?

2)Jim earns $44,700 annually and pays 11-1/4% for state and local taxes.
How much tax does he pay annually?

1 answer

1)
1 1/2 pounds = 24 ounces

24 / 3 = 8
$7.98 / 8 = $1.00 per 3 ounce serving

$2.49 - 1.00 = ?

2)
Multiply: 44,700 * 0.1125 = ?