Question

In winter, the price of apples suddenly went up by $0.75 per pound. Sam bought 3 pounds of apples at the

new price for a total of $5.88.

Answer 1

original price per pound = $1.21

Explanation:

In winter, the price of apples suddenly went up by $0.75 per pound. Sam bought 3 pounds of apples at the new price for a total of 5.88

write an equation to determine the original price per pound (p)

find the original price per pound

Let

p = original price per pound

3p = original price for 3 pounds

Additional increase = 0.75

Number of pounds = 3

3p + 0.75(3) = 5.88

3p + 2.25 = 5.88

3p = 5.88 - 2.25

3p = 3.63

p = 3.63/3

p = 1.21

original price per pound = $1.21