Question

Roman purchased 2 1/2 pounds of chocolate covered peanuts for $9.75 what was the price per pound?

Answer 1

$3.90

Explanation:

2 1/2 pounds = 2.5 pounds

To determine the price per pound, divide $9.75 by 2.5:

`\sf (9.75)/(2.5)=3.9`

Therefore, the price per pound was $3.90