Question

At the farm, corn costs $2.50 per pound. How much would 3 1/2 pounds of corn cost? Write your answer in dollars and cents.

Answer 1

The cost is $8.75 for 3.5 lbs

Explanation:

The rate is 2.50 per pound

Multiply the number of pounds by the rate

3.5 * 2.50 =8.75

The cost is $8.75 for 3.5 lbs

Answer 2

Multiply price per pound by total pounds:

2.50 x 3.5 = 8.75

Total cost = $8.75