Question

You buy two types of fish at the local market. You need 1.5 pounds of tilapia and

1 pound of cod. Tilapia costs $3.88 per pound and cod costs $3.53 per pound.How much is your fish purchase ?

Answer 1

$9.35

Explanation:

Tilapia: 1.5 * $3.88 = $5.82

Cod: 1 * 3.53 = $3.53

$3.53 + $5.82 = $9.35

Answer 2

9.35

Explanation:

3.88/2= 1.94 for every half pound of tilapia

1.94+3.88+3.53=9.35