A grocery store sells snacks by weight. A six-ounce bag of mixed nuts costs $3.60. Predict the cost of a two-ounce bag.
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Answer: Cost of two-ounce bags is $1.2 ;
The cost of a two-ounce bag of mixed nuts is $1.20. This is calculated by first determining the cost per ounce from a six-ounce bag that costs $3.60. Multiplying the cost per ounce by two gives the total for the two-ounce bag.
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