SOLUTION: How many ounces of coffee can be bought for $1.11 if 2 pounds cost $5.92?

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Question 357693: How many ounces of coffee can be bought for $1.11 if 2 pounds cost $5.92?

Found 2 solutions by mananth, rfer:
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many ounces of coffee can be bought for $1.11 if 2 pounds cost $5.92?
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$ 5.92 you get 2 pounds
1.11 you will get 2*1.11/5.92
= 0.375 pounds
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1 pound = 16 ounzes
0.375 pounds = 16*0.375
= 6 ounces
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/5.92=x/1.11
5.92x=2.22
0.375 lbs