Marty buys 12 ounces of granola. a. What fraction of a pound of granola did Marty buy? b. If a whole pound of granola costs $4, how much did Marty pay?

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Answered on Thu Mar 17 2022

(A). Given : granola bought by Marty = 12 ounces

We know, 1 pound = 16 ounces

Fraction = 12/16

= 3/4

(B). Cost of granola per pound = $4

Amount of granola (in pound) = 3/4

Amount paid by Marty = 3/4 × 4

= $3

Thus, Marty paid $3 for granola.