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A wholesaler receives an order for 8000 pounds of produce. If the cost of shipping is $90 per ton, how much will the wholesaler have to pay for this shipment?

User KpsLok
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Answer:360

Explanation:

1 ton = 2000 pounds

8000/2000 =4

4x90= 360.00

Answer is 360.00 for shipping

User Michauwilliam
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\huge{\boxed{\$360}}

Each pound contains
2000 pounds, so divide
8000 / 2000 to find the number of tons.
8000 / 2000=4

Now, just multiply
\$90*4=\boxed{\$360}

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