Question

John Paul gave the cashier $60 to pay for 8 bags of potatoes. The cashier gave him $24.32 in change. What is the cost in dollars and cents for each bag of potatoes?

Answer 1

$4.46

Explanation:

$60- 24.32= $35.68

So $35.68=8 bags of potatoes.

Then ÷8 to find 1 bag.

$35.68 ÷8 = $4.46

$4.46=1 BAG