Question

Nadia bought 4.3 pounds of ham on Tuesday and 1.7 pounds of ham on Wednesday. She spent a total of $41.94. What was the price of the ham per pound?

Answer 1

The price of the ham per pound is $6.99.

Answer 2

$ 6.99 per pounds.

Explanation:

Let x be the price of the ham per pound,

Given,

The ham bought on Tuesday = 4.3 pounds,

Bought on Monday = 1.7 pounds

Total quantity of ham bough = 4.3 + 1.7 = 6 pounds,

Thus, the total price of the ham = 6x dollars,

According to the question,

6x = 41.94

⇒ x = 6.99

Hence, the price of the ham is $ 6.99 per pounds.