Question

Arun needs to buy 8 and 3/4 pounds of potting soil to fill a large flowerpot. Potting soil costs $0.60 per pound, including tax. What is the total cost, in dollars, of potting soil that Arun should buy to fill the flowerpot?

Answer 1

$5.25

Explanation:

`8 \ 3/4=8.75 \\\\8.75 \cdot \$0.60=\$5.25`

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