To find out how much Jason paid per ounce, we can divide the total cost by the number of ounces.
The total cost for 2.5 pounds of pecans is $19.20.
To convert pounds to ounces, we multiply by 16.
So, 2.5 pounds of pecans is equal to 2.5 * 16 = 40 ounces.
To find out the cost per ounce, we divide the total cost by the number of ounces:
$19.20 / 40 ounces = $0.48 per ounce.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. $0.48 per ounce.
Jason bought pecans in bulk at the grocery store. He paid $19.20 for
2
1
2
pounds of pecans.
How much did Jason pay per ounce? (1 pound = 16 ounces)
A.
$0.48 per ounce
B.
$0.59 per ounce
C.
$1.20 per ounce
D.
$3.00 per ounce
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