SOLUTION: A certain type of chocolate is sold only in 10 ounce boxes, costing $1.5 per . box. How much will it cost to buy 2 pounds of this chocolate ? There are 16 ounces in one pound

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Question 307138: A certain type of chocolate is sold only in 10 ounce boxes, costing $1.5 per . box. How much will it cost to buy 2 pounds of this chocolate ? There are 16 ounces in one pound
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If you get 10 ounces for $1.50, then it costs you 1.50 divided by 10 or $0.15 per ounce. 2 pounds is 32 ounces, so 32 times 0.15.


John