Question

Mrs. Pavlova bought 3 lb of potatoes at $0.98 per pound and 2 lb of onions at $1.09 per pound.

How can she calculate how much the vegetables will cost in total?

A) Subtract 2 lb. from 3 lb., then multiply by $1.09.
B) Multiply 3 lb. by $0.98 and 2 lb. by $1.09, then find the difference.
C) Multiply 3 lb. by $0.98 and 2 lb. by $1.09, then find the sum.
D) Add 3 lb. and 2 lb., then multiply by $0.98.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

to calculate the total

total = ( 3 × $0.98) + (2 × $1.09)

= $2.94 + $2.18

= $5.12

option C is then the calculation to give the total