Box of Chocolates

Question

Jose paid $12 for a box of chocolates that weighed 3/4 pound. At this rate, what is the price of a 1 pound box?

Answer 1

if you take 12 and divide it by 3/4. you will find the price per 1 pound.

so 12 ÷ 3/4 = 16

price per 1 pound box = $16

to check, lets take our answer 16 and multiply it by 3/4, you will get 12.