Question

There are 384 nails in a 16-ounce jar. How many nails are there per ounce in the jar?

Answer 1

Answer:  The correct option is (D). 24.

Step-by-step explanation:  Given that there are 384 nails in a 16-ounce jar.

We are to find the number of nails per ounce in the jar.

We will be using the unitary method to solve the given problem.

Number of nails in 16 ounce of the jar = 384

Therefore, the number of nails in 1 ounce of the jar will be

$n=\dfrac{384}{16}=24.$

Thus, there are 24 nails per ounce of the jar.

Option (D) is the correct option.

Answer 2

Oz(384n/16oz)=24n

So there are 24 nails per ounce in the jar.