Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.1 - Ratios and Proportions - Problem Set 4.1 - Page 148: 11

Answer

The price per ounce of cheese is 0.41 dollars.

Work Step by Step

12 ounces of Wisconsin cheese costs 4.92 dollars. To find the price per ounce of cheese, we divide 4.92 by 12 ounces. So, $\frac{4.92}{12\ ounces}$ = 0.41 dollars per ounce. The price per ounce of cheese is 0.41 dollars.
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