Question

Whole-wheat bread costs $2.06/lb. How much would 3.8 lb of whole-wheat bread cost?

Answer 1

Each pound of whole wheat bread costs $2.06, therefore 3.8 pounds of whole-wheat bread will cost $7.828.
2.06 x 3.8 = 7.828  

Answer 2

Whole-wheat bread = $2.06/lb

We need the cost of 3.8 lbs of whole-wheat bread.

So, we simply need to multiply the cost with the amount needed.

(cost per pound) × (amount of bread)

($2.06) × (3.8)

Simplify.

$7.828

Round to the nearest tenths.

$7.83

So, 3.8 pounds of whole wheat bread costs $7.83

~Hope I helped!~