Question

Three ounces of cinnamon cost $2.40. If there are 16 ounces in 1 pound, how much does cinnamon cost per pound

Answer 1

2.4 = 1 ounce

2.4 * 16 = 1 pound

2.4 * 16 = 38.4

$38.40 = 1 pound

Answer 2

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Answer 3

2.40/3 is 0.80 which is cinnamon per ounce, then 0.80*16 to get per pound 12.80$

Answer 4

Oops, didn't see that 2.4 = 3 ounce.

2/4 / 3 = 0.80.

So 0.80 = 1 ounce.

0.80 * 16 = 1 pound

0.80 * 16 = 12.8

$12.80 = 1 pound