Question

Jackson bought 3 pounds of candy for $9.60.

What was the price of this candy in dollars per pound?

Answer 1

$3.2/pound

Explanation:

9.60/3=3.20

Answer 2

320 cents per pound

or

$3.20 per pound

Explanation:

Divide dollars by pounds

$9.60/3 = $3.20 per pound

Since it asks for the price of candy in cents per pound, multipy 3.20 by 100.

3.20 x 100 = 320 cents

320 cents per pound.