A 16.8 ounce shampoo bottle is labeled "Now 40% more free!" and sells for $14.00. What is the price per ounce of the original shampoo?

Question

A 16.8 ounce shampoo bottle is labeled "Now 40% more free!" and sells for $14.00. What is the price per ounce of the original shampoo?

Answer 1

16.8 oz is 1.4 times the original amount.

 

1.4x = 16.8

x = 16.8/1.4

x = 12 oz

 

$14 for a 12 oz bottle

14/12 = $1.17 per ounce