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: 13

Answer

The unit price for Oscar's brand of ham is 0.35 dollars per ounce. The unit price for Goody’s brand of ham is 0.38 dollars per ounce.

Work Step by Step

Oscar’s brand of ham cost 2.80 dollars for 8 ounces. To find the unit price for Oscar's brand of ham, we divide 2.80 by 8. So, $\frac{2.80\ dollars}{8\ ounces}$ = 0.35 dollars per ounce. Goody’s brand of the same kind of ham cost 3.80 dollars for 10 ounces. To find the unit price for Goody’s brand of ham, we divide 3.80 by 10. So, $\frac{3.80\ dollars}{10\ ounces}$ = 0.38 dollars per ounce
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