Question

At the market, 2.4 pounds of peas cost $1.68. How much does one pound of peas cost?

Answer 1

Answer:

$0.7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given sentence:

• 2.4 pounds of peas cost $1.68.

Writing as an equation:

$\implies 2.4 \ \text{pounds} = \ 1.68$

To obtain the cost per pound of peas, divide 2.4 both sides. This will convert the value on the L.H.S to 1 pound. The value obtained on the R.H.S will be the the cost (answer).

$\implies \dfrac{2.4 \ \text{pounds}}{2.4} = \ \dfrac{1.68}{2.4}$

$\implies 1 \ \text{pounds}}= \ \dfrac{1.68}{2.4}$

$\implies 1 \ \text{pound} = \ 0.7$