Question

ULUI RUTE A

Directions: Read each problem carefully.
1) Jameson can buy 8 bananas for $1.45. What
is the cost per banana?
2) How much would Jameson pay for 15
bananas? {Refer to problem #1}​

Answer 1

1) $0.18 - rounded

$0.18125 - original answer

2) $2.70

Explanation:

For first equation:

1. Divide $1.45 by 8.

2. Get $0.18125

3. Round to $0.18

For second equation:

1. Multiply the amount of bananas (15) by how much they are ($0.18)

15 X $0.18 = $2.7

2. Get answer: You pay $2.70 for 15 bananas.