Jackson bought 3 pounds of candies for $9.75.
a) What was the price of these candies in cents per pound?
b) What was the price of these candies in cents per ounce?
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A) If Jackson bought 3 pounds of candies for $9.75, the prices for these candies for cents per pound is $0.0325. 
Solution:
$9.75 / 3 = $3.25 /  100 cents = $0.0325
B) If Jackson bought 3 pounds of candies for $9.75, the prices for these candies for cents per ounce is $0.2031.
Solution:
1 pound = 16 ounces 
16 ounces x 3 pounds = 48 ounces
48 ounces / $9.75 = $0.2031