Question

a 10-ounce box of cereal is $4.50. what is the cost in dollars of each ounce?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total cost and ounces

Total cost = $4.50, Total ounces = 10.

Step2: Calculate cost per ounce

Cost per ounce = $\frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Total Ounces}}$ = $\frac{4.50}{10}$ = 0.45.

Answer:

The cost per ounce is $0.45.