Question

if 1 pound of mesquite-smoked, deli-sliced turkey breast costs \\$7.98 at the second-largest grocery store in town, and each slice is about 1 ounce, what is the cost of 5 slices?

a. \\$1.34
b. \\$2.37
c. \\$2.49
d. \\$3.99

Explanation:

Convert pounds to ounces

$$ 1\text{ pound} = 16\text{ ounces} $$

Calculate the cost per ounce

$$ \text{Cost per ounce} = \frac{\$7.98}{16} \approx \$0.49875 $$

Calculate the cost of 5 slices

$$ \text{Cost of 5 ounces} = 5 \times \$0.49875 = \$2.49375 \approx \$2.49 $$

Answer:

• (A) \$1.34
• (B) \$2.37
• (C) \$2.49 (Correct answer)
• (D) \$3.99