Question

Lucy bought a 12 pound watermelon for $6.24.

Part A
How much did she pay per pound?

Part B
At this rate, how much would it cost to buy a 7 pound watermelon?

Answer 1

Part A: $0.52

Part B: $3.64

Explanation:

Divide $6.24 by 12 pounds to determine the cost per pound

`6.24/12=0.52`

Multiply $0.52 by 7 pounds to find the cost for a 7-pound watermelon

`0.52*7=3.64`