Question

William is planning a party. He spent $110.74 to buy 9.8 pounds of candy for favors. What was the cost per pound of the candy? (Do not include the $ sign in your answer.)

Answer 1

Answer: $11.30 per pound

Explanation:

William spent $110.74 to buy 9.8 pounds of candy.

To find the cost per candy, divide the amount spent by the quantity of candy:

=Amount spent on candy / Quantity of candy

= 110.74 / 9.8

= $11.30 per pound