Question

If 4.5 pounds of cherries cost $10 what Is unit price per pound?

Answer 1

Divide 10 by 4.5 to get 2.22222. Round to hundredth, and get the unit price at $2.22

Answer 2

Answer: $2.22

Explanation:

It is given that , the cost of 4.5 pounds of cherries = $10

Then , by using the UNITARY METHOD, the cost of one pound of cherries will be :

The cost of one pound of cherries =
`\frac{\text{Cost of 4.5 pounds of cherries }}{4.5}`

`=(\$10)/(4.5)\\\\=\$2.22222222222\approx\$2.22`

Thus , the unit price per pound of cherries = $2.22