Question

question
ajay bought one pound of strawberries for $7.20. what is the price, in dollars per ounce of strawberries?
1 pound = 16 ounces
before you try that problem, answer the question below.
how many ounces of strawberries did ajay buy?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion factor

We know that \( 1 \text{ pound} = 16 \text{ ounces} \).

Step2: Determine the ounces bought

Ajay bought 1 pound of strawberries. Using the conversion factor, 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces. So Ajay bought 16 ounces of strawberries.

Answer:

16