Question

The hardware store where you work charge 80 cents including tax, for a pound of nails. A customer purchases 5 3/4 pound of nails. How much should you charge the customer for nails?​

Answer 1

5.75 x .80 = $4.60 total charge

Answer 2

$4.60

Explanation:

1 lb ---> 80 cents

5 3/4 lb ---> 5 3/4 * 80 cents

`5 (3)/(4) * 80 =`

`= (23)/(4) * (80)/(1)`

`= (23 * 80)/(4 * 1)`

`= (1840)/(4)`

`= 460`

460 cents = $4.60