SOLUTION: jocelyn wants to estimate the cost per ounce of a 9.8 ounce jar of gravy that costs $2.75. what would be a good estimate? explain how you make thsi estimate.

Question 154851: jocelyn wants to estimate the cost per ounce of a 9.8 ounce jar of gravy that costs $2.75.
what would be a good estimate?
explain how you make thsi estimate.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
jocelyn wants to estimate the cost per ounce of a 9.8 ounce jar of gravy that costs $2.75.
what would be a good estimate?
explain how you make this estimate.
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Estimate 2.75/10 = 27 cents
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Actual: 2.75/9.8 = 0.2806.. or 28 cents
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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