Question

Raphael went to the store and bought 2 1/2 pounds of chicken for $9.00. What was the cost per pound of the chicken? Round your answer to the nearest CENT, if necessary. A: $0.28 B: $3.60 C: $22.50 D: $360.00

Answer 1

3 3/5

Explanation:

Raphel bought 2 1/2 pounds of chicken for $9

Therefore the cost per round of the chicken can be calculated as follows

9÷5/2

= 9×2/5

= 18/5

= 3 3/5