Question

3 tons of sawdust cost $5,700.00. What is the price per pound?
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Answer 1

Answer: $0.95/lb

Explanation:

3 tons = 6000 pounds

Therefore, using ratio and proportion rules,

6000/5,700 = 1/x

x = 5700/6000 = 0.95

The price is $0.95, or 95 cents per pound.

Answer 2

$0.95/lb

Explanation:

1 ton = 2000 lb

3 tons = 3 × 1 ton = 3 × 2000 lb = 6000 lb

$5700/(6000 lb) = $0.95/lb