Question

Cost of Steak: Justin is purchasing two top sirloin steaks. The meat costs $4.00 per pound, and each steak weighs 6 lb 4 oz. What is the cost of the steak?The steak costs $.

Answer 1

Note thae 1 pound = 16 ounces

4 oz x 1/16 = 0.25 lb

The total weight of steak now is 6 lb + 0.25 lb = 6.25 lb

Multiply this weight by the cost per pound :

6.25 lb x $4 = $25

The answer is $25