36. A chemist needs 1 ounce of element X. The only way which the chemist can get element X is to buy compound Y, which contains 10% X. Compound Y costs $2.40 per pound (16 ounces). How much must the chemist pay in order to ensure that she receives 1 ounce of element X ?

Answer and Explanation

Your Answer is

Correct Answer is H

Explanation

Assuming that the required funds are x, according to the meaning of the question,

x÷2.4×16×10% = 1, the solution is x = 1.5