Question

Peanuts and pecans in bulk bins at the grocery store cost $0.65 per ounce. How much would you spend if you bought 1 pound 8 ounces of peanuts and 2 pounds of pecans?

$36.40
$3.64
$11.70
$31.20

Answer 1

Answer:$36.40

Explanation

16 ounces in 1 pound

0.65 x 16 = $10.40

Peanuts

0.65 x 8 = $5.2 (you do this to get the extra 8 ounces)

$10.40 + $5.2 = $15.6

Pecans

$10.40 + $10.40 = 20.8

Total

$15.6 + 20.8 = $36.40