Question

Mr. Sloan is purchasing 2.3 pounds of trail mix that costs $6.25 per pound. How much change will Mrs. Sloan receive if she gives the cashier $20. do it on rational numbers

Answer 1

5.55

Explanation:

The cost of the 3.4 pounds of trail mix is:

STEP 1:

multiply number of pounds purchased by price per pound

= 3.4 pounds * $4.25 per pound

= $14.45 total cost

STEP 2:

subtract total cost of purchase (step 1) from amount she gave cashier ($20.00)

= $20.00 - $14.45

= $5.55 amount received back from cashier