3 oz of cinnamon cost $2.40 if there are 16 oz in 1 pound how much does cinnamon cost per pound

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Brums [2.3K]3 years ago

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namely, if 3 oz costs $2.40, how much is it for 16 oz?

$\bf \begin{array}{ccll}
oz&\$\\
\cline{1-2}
3&2.40\\
16&x
\end{array}\implies \cfrac{3}{16}=\cfrac{2.40}{x}\implies x=\cfrac{16\cdot 2.40}{3}\implies x=12.8$

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