Question

The owner of a vegetable stand

posts his prices every morning on a
blackboard.
Today's Specials
Green Beans
Zucchini
Lettuce
Sweet Corn
$1.19/lb
$0.99/lb
$1.29/lb
$0.50/ear
How much will Maya pay for
3 pounds of green beans, 2 pounds
of zucchini, 1 pound of lettuce, and
6 ears of sweet corn?

Answer 1

$9.84

Explanation:

At the rates given and the quantities purchased,

Maya will pay
Green Beans: 3 lbs x $1.19/lb = $3.57

Zucchini: 2 lbs x $0.99/lb = $1.98

Lettuce: 1 pound x $1.29/lb = $1.29

Sweet Corn: 6 ears x $0.50 per ear = $3.00

Total paid
= $3.57 + $1.98 + $1.29 + $3.00

= $9.84