Question

A store sells raisins at $2 per pound. How much would 4 pounds of raisins cost?

A.$4
B. $8
C.$12
D.$20

Answer 1

Raisins are sold for $2 a pound.

If you want to figure out how much 4 pounds of raisins would cost, you should multiply the cost per pound ($2) by the number of pounds that you are purchasing (4).

$2 * 4 = $8

Therefore, 4 pounds of raisins would cost B. $8.