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Solution:
we are given that
In a certain grocery store, strawberries cost $6.40 per pound ( 6.40 dollars/lb ).
we have been asked to find the cost per ounce?
As we know that
16 oz=1 lb
so we will divide by 16 to get the cost per ounce.
strawberries cost $6.40 per pound so for 1 oz it will cost
$
Hence cost per ounce is 0.40 $
Answer: -7
Step-by-step explanation:
-30 = 5(x + 1)
-30 = 5x + 5. ( After distrbuting the 5)
-5. -5
-30 - 5. = 5x
-35 = 5x
x = -7
That would be $1.50 per Gallon