24 dollars.
1/4 + 1/3 = 3/12 + 4/12 = 7/12
7/12 a + 8 = 22
7/12 a = 14
a = 14 x 12/7
a = 24 dollars
To find how much cinnamon per pound you first divide the $2.40 by the 3 oz to find how much per ounce...so $2.40/3 = 80 cents. Then u multiply that by the 16 oz to get the amount for 1 pound...so .80x16= $12.80 per pound.
Hope it helps!