Shrimp are usually labeled with a “count” that indicates the average number of shrimp per pound. The bigger the shrimp, the smaller the count. Suppose that your supermarket is offering 20-count shrimp for $5.99 per pound. How much should you expect to pay for one dozen shrimp?

Strategy We can determine the average cost per shrimp and then multiply by the number of shrimp needed to find the total price.