Question

If a pound of rolled oats costs $12, how many ounces can be bought for $4.35?

Answer 1

5.8 ounces of oat can be bought for $4.35

Ratio and proportion

Fractions are written as the ratio of two expression

According to the question a pound of rolled oats costs $12, this can be expressed as;

1  pound of oat = $12

since 1 pound = 16 ounces, hence;

16 ounces = $12

Determine the amount bought for $4.35

x = $4.35

16/x = 12/4.35

12x = 69.6

x = 5.8 ounces

Hence 5.8 ounces of oat can be bought for $4.35

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