Question

This chart shows the cost per pound of different fruits. Estimate the cost of 3.2 pounds of apples. Fruit Prices The cost of 3.2 pounds of apples is about Fruit Cost (per pound) apples $1.89 cherries $5.28 grapes $2.78

Answer 1

Let's begin by listing out the given information:

Apples cost $1.89 per pound (I highlighted the cost of Apples as that is our focus)

Cherries cost $5.28 per pound

Grapes cost $2.78 per pound

Amount of apples = 3.2 pounds

Estimate the cost of 3.2 pounds of apples, we have:

Cost of 3.2 pounds of Apples = cost of apples per pound * the amount of apples

Cost of apples = 1.89 * 3.2 = $6.048

Cost of apples = $6.05