Answer:
$1.93 per lb
Step-by-step explanation:
First convert the 12 oz to pounds. There are 16 oz in 1 lb (pound)
So there are 0.75 lbs in 12 oz. To solve this problem you have to use proportions. [tex]\frac{dollar}{lbs} = \frac{dollar}{lbs}[/tex]
Make sure both sides match in units (both the numerator and the denominator)
[tex]\frac{1.45 dollars}{0.75 lbs} = \frac{unknown}{1 lbs}[/tex]
Use cross multiplication to find the price per pound.
$1.45*1 lbs= (unknown $)*0.75 lbs
Solve $1.45*1= $1.45
Then divide $1.45 by 0.75 lbs to find the unknown $ which equals $1.93
So your answer is $1.93 per lb
