Use the conversion that 1 ounce is approximately 28.35 grams to calculate the unit price per ounce for 283.5 grams at $5.48. a. $0.06 b. $0.55 c. $5.48 d. $54.80

option b is correct.

unit price per ounce = $0.55

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the conversion:

1 ounce is approximately 28.35 grams.

Unit rate defined as the rates are expressed as a quantity as 1  such as 3 meter per seconds or 5 miles per hour

As per the statement:

calculate the unit price per ounce for 283.5 grams at $5.48.

Weight = 283.5 grams

Using conversion we have;

Weight = 10 ounces

Price = $5.48

then by definition of unit rate;

Therefore, the unit price per ounce for 283.5 grams at $0.55 is,

b. $ 0.55

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, the price of 283.5 grams = $ 5.48,

∵ 28.35 grams = 1 ounce,

⇒ 1 gram = ounces,

⇒ 283.5 grams = 283.5 × number of ounces in 1 gram

= 10 ounces,

Thus, the price of 10 ounces = $ 5.48,

⇒ Price of 1 ounce = = $ 0.548 ≈ $ 0.55

Hence, the unit price would be $ 0.55 per pounds.

answer: 48

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