Question

You buy3.9 pounds of trail mix. The mix costs ​$2.88 per pound. What is the total price for the trail​ mix?

Answer 1

11.232

Explanation:

3.9×2.88=11.232

Answer 2

Explanation:

$2.88 per pound

so, then how much for e.g. 2 pounds ?

right : the price for 1 pound plus 1 pound = 2×$2.88 = $5.76

and so on.

therefore, 3.9 pound cost :

3.9 × $2.88 = $11.232 ≈ $11.23