SOLUTION: Detergent sells at $6.29 for 81 ounces. Find the unit price in cents per pound.

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Question 311657: Detergent sells at $6.29 for 81 ounces. Find the unit price in cents per pound.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Detergent sells at $6.29 for 81 ounces. Find the unit price in cents per pound.
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x/1 = 629/81
x = 7.77 cents per ounce
Unit Price per pound = 16*7.7654 = 124.25 cents per pound
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Cheers,
Stan H,

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