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Question 834762: Hi I need help with my homework it is write the equivalent rate the problem is $13/1 oz = ? dollars/1 kg
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$13/1 oz = ? dollars/1 kg
:
We know that 1 pound = 453.6 grams
therefore
453.6%2F16 = 28.35 grams in 1 oz
therefore
1000%2F28.35 * 13 = $458.55 per kg