Question

jellybeans cost $0.80 per pound. Howard buys 4.5 pound of jellybeans for himself and 1 pound for his friend. What is the total cost of the jellybeans Howard buys. Show work.

Answer 1

you have to figure out how many pounds in today howard is buying.

so 4.5 + 1 = 5.5

then it costs $0.80 for each pound so you multiply $0.80 by 5 which is 4.

Howard spends $4

Answer 2

The total cost is $4.40

Explanation:

.80 per pound

He buys 4.5 lbs plus 1 for his friend.

4.5 + 1 = 5.5 pounds total

5.5 x .80 = 4.4