Question

Phil bought asapragus that costs $2.60 per pound. If he bought six and three-quarter pounds of asparagus, what was the total cost?

Answer 1

$17.55

Explanation:

A fraction is a division. 3 divided by 4 = 0.75

6+0.75 = 6.75

$2.60 x 6.75 = $17.55

Answer 2

$17.55

Explanation:

You multiply 2.60 ( the cost per pound of asparagus) and 6.75 ( the amount of pounds of asparagus bought). Which would get you 17.55.