document.write( "Question 712998: apples are on sales for $4 per pound. What is the cost per ounce? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #438268 by lenny460(1073) You can put this solution on YOUR website! apples are on sales for $4 per pound. What is the cost per ounce?\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1 Pound = 16 Ounces\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "$1 = 100 cents\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "$4 = 4 * 100 = 400 cents\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Therefore:\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "400/16 = 0.25\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The Answer:\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "1 Ounce costs $0.25 (25 cents or a quarter). \n" ); document.write( " |