Question

Sherry bought 2 4/5 pounds of ice cream. The ice cream cost $1.35 per pound. What was the total cost of the ice cream?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. First, you multiply $1.35 by 2. $1.35(2)=$2.70

2.Next, you multiply $1.35 by 4/5 or 0.8 $1.35(4/5)=$1.08

3. Finally, you add $2.70 x $1.08 =$3.78

Answer 2

Answer: 3.78 as a decimal or 3.78/1 as a fraction

Explanation:

This Problem will convert the number 3.78 to a fraction. 3.78 is the same as 3.78/1, because 3.78 divided by 1 is 3.78.