When preparing to cook, Joanna can chop 2 pounds of carrots in 3 minutes. How many ounces can she chop per second? PLEASE ANSWER QUICK!!

A. 5.18 OZ

B. 2.68 OZ

C. 2.5 OZ

D. 0.18 OZ

Respuesta :

1 pound = 16 oz
2 pounds = 2*16 = 32 oz

1 min= 60 sec
3 min = 180 sec

2 pound/3 min = 32 oz/180 sec 0.18 oz/sec

Answer: D.
the answer is D, 0.18 oz.  

There are 16 ounces per pound.  So, she can chop 32 ounces in 3 minutes, which is 180 seconds.

32/180 = 0.18