Final answer:
To calculate the total amount spent, multiply the weight of each item by its corresponding price per pound and sum up the results. Ainsley spent $24.47 in total.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the total amount spent, we need to multiply the weight of each item by its corresponding price per pound and then sum up the results. Let's break down the calculation:
Weight of peanuts = 5(3)/(5) pounds = 3 pounds
Price per pound of peanuts = $1.85
Total cost of peanuts = 3 pounds * $1.85 = $5.55
Weight of cashews = 2 pounds
Price per pound of cashews = $2.26
Total cost of cashews = 2 pounds * $2.26 = $4.52
Weight of almonds = 3.2 pounds
Price per pound of almonds = $4.50
Total cost of almonds = 3.2 pounds * $4.50 = $14.40
To find the total amount spent, we add up the costs of each item: $5.55 + $4.52 + $14.40 = $24.47