Question

A grocery store sells snacks by weight. A six ounce bag of mixed nuts costs $ 3.60. Predict the cost of a two-ounce bag.

Answer 1

The unit cost of the snacks is:

 $3.60

------------- = $0.60/oz

6 oz

Therefore, a 2-oz bag would likely cost:

($0.60/oz)(2 oz) = $1.20