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Lesson 1-3 Decimals 2. What is the total cost, rounded to the nearest penny, of 3.5 pounds of corn at $0.35 per pound and 1.5 pounds of tomatoes at $0.74 per pound? Explain:

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Total cost = $2.34

Step-by-step explanation

We are told to find the total cost of these items to the nearest penny (that is, the nearest 0.01 dollar)

The items include

- 3.5 pounds of corn at $0.35 per pound

If 1 pound = $0.35

3.5 pounds = 3.5 × $0.35 = $1.225

- 1.5 pounds of tomatoes at $0.74 per pound

If 1 pound = $0.74

1.5 pounds = 1.5 × $0.74 = $1.11

The total cost = $1.225 + $1.11 = $2.335 = $2.34 to the nearest penny.

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