what is the cost of nine ounces of cheese at $.80 per pound?please help
16 ounces = 1 pound
9 ounces = 0.5625 pounds
can you please solve it and explain me . thank you.
I would just use a simple ratio ...
x/9 = .8/16
x = 7.2/16 = $.45
check:
9 ounces = 9/16 of a pound
(9/16)(.8) = .45
(cheese at 80 cents per pound?? where? )
thank you so much
To calculate the cost of nine ounces of cheese at $0.80 per pound, you'll need to use the conversion rate and the price per pound. Here's how you can do it:
1. Convert the amount of cheese from ounces to pounds:
- Since there are 16 ounces in 1 pound, you can divide 9 ounces by 16 to get the amount in pounds:
9 ounces / 16 ounces = 0.5625 pounds
2. Multiply the amount in pounds by the price per pound:
- Multiply 0.5625 pounds by $0.80 to calculate the cost:
0.5625 pounds * $0.80 per pound = $0.45
Therefore, the cost of nine ounces of cheese at $0.80 per pound is $0.45.