Question

Last week, the price of almonds was $8.95 per pound. This week, almonds at the same store were on sale at a 15% discount. What is the total price of 2½ pounds of almonds this week at the store? *

Answer 1

$19.02

Explanation:

is the correct answer

Answer 2

$19.02

Explanation:

15% of 8.95 = 1.3425

one pound = 8.95 = 1.34 = 7. 61

half a pound = 3.805

7.61 + 7.61 + 3.8 = 19.02