Question

3 tons of bark cost $15,540.00. What is the price per pound ?

Answer 1

$2.59 per pound of bark.

Explanation:

Convert 3 tons to pound

1 ton = 2,000 pounds.

3 x 2,000 = 6,000

Now divide the $ and the pounds to find the $ per pound rate

6,000 ÷ 15,540 = 2.59

$2.59