Question

Which of the following set-ups will allow you to calculate the cost of fruit in dollars per gram, if the price is given as 0.79 dollars per pound?

a. 0.79 dollar/lb x 2.20 lb/1000g
b. 0.79 dollar/lb x 457 g/1dollar
c. 0.79 dollar/lb x 1 lb/457g
d. 0.79 dollar/lb x 1 kg/2.20 lb

Answer 1

The correct set-up to calculate the cost of fruit in dollars per gram, given that the price is given as 0.79 dollars per pound, is option b.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct set-up to calculate the cost of fruit in dollars per gram, given that the price is given as 0.79 dollars per pound, is option b. 0.79 dollar/lb x 457 g/1 dollar.