Question

Ralph Spot 2 3/4 lb of grapes for $4.73 how much does 1 lb of grapes cost?

Answer 1

In this problem we need to calculate the unit rate

to find out the unit rate

divide the total cost by the total pounds

Remember that

2 3/4=2+3/4=2+0.75=2.75 lb

so

4.73/2.75=$1.72 per lb

therefore

The answer is

1 lb of grapes cost $1.72