Answer to Question #136310 in General Chemistry for Linda

Question

Pyridine (d = 0.982 g/mL) costs 73.9 cents per pound. How many fluid ounces can be purchased for $15.00

Answer 1

73.9cent/pound

1$=100cent

73.9cent/pound=0.739$/pound

Fluid pound = ($purchased)/($per pound

=15$/0.739$/pound

Fluid pound= 20.29 pound

1pound = 16 ounces

Fluid ounces= 20.29 ×16 ounces

=324.64 ounces