Question

At the market, 2.4 pounds of peas cost
$1.68. How much does one pound of
peas cost?

Answer 1

$0.7

Explanation:

Given sentence:

• 2.4 pounds of peas cost $1.68.

Writing as an equation:

`\implies 2.4 \ \text{pounds} = \$1.68`

To obtain the cost per pound of peas, divide 2.4 both sides. This will convert the value on the L.H.S to 1 pound. The value obtained on the R.H.S will be the the cost (answer).

`\implies \frac{2.4 \ \text{pounds}}{2.4} = \$(1.68)/(2.4)`

`\implies 1 \ \text{pounds}}= \$(1.68)/(2.4)`

`\implies 1 \ \text{pound} = \$0.7`