Question

Oranges were on sale for $0.45 per pound. Leo bought 12.6 pounds. Which expression shows how to determine the total cost of the oranges?

A 12.6 x 0.45
B 12.6 - 0.45
C 12.6 + 0.45
D 12.6 ÷ 0.45

Answer 1

its A
.45* 12.6 = 5.67

Answer 2

12.6 × 0.45

Explanation:

We have been given that the cost of per pound of oranges = $0.45

And Leo bought 12.6 pounds of oranges.

In order to find the total cost of the oranges, we have to multiply the amount of oranges she bought with the cost of per pound of oranges.

Thus, we have

Total cost = 12.6 × 0.45

Therefore, A is the correct option.