Question

2 tons for $840. Find the price per pound.

Answer 1

$0.21/lb

Explanation:

We are to find the price per pound:

Number of tons given = 2 tons;

1US ton contains 2000lb

2 tons will have mass of 2 x 2000 = 4000lb

price = $840

So';

Price per pound =
`(840)/(4000)` = $0.21/lb